marathoners
Long-distance race competitors
Marathoners are people who run marathons—races covering 26.2 miles.
The term applies both to elite competitive runners and to amateurs who complete the distance at any pace.
By extension, marathoner can describe anyone who endures prolonged, demanding activities: She's a marathoner when it comes to studying for exams.
Sustained effort capacity
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- blistersRaised fluid-filled skin
chafing · cramping · footstrike · breathing · sweat · dehydration · electrolytes · cadence
Mealtime chest covering
- startlineRace's beginning marker
- splitsDivides into parts
- checkpointInspection station on route
- coursePlanned path forward
elite · corral · cutoff · pacers · spectators · cheering · expo · tangents
Metal honor token
- finisherOne who completes tasks
- personal-bestOne's highest recorded achievement
- PRStrategic communication management
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
record · breakthrough · accomplishment · milestone · dedication · perseverance · grit · determination
One who instructs
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- carbo-loadingPre-event energy maximization
- cross-trainingMulti-activity fitness approach
overtraining · base-building · intervals · mileage · periodization · stretching · recovery · nutrition
Casual athletic footwear
- singletSleeveless athletic garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
blisters · chafing · cramping · footstrike · breathing · sweat · dehydration · electrolytes · cadence · pronation
bib
Mealtime chest covering
- startlineRace's beginning marker
- splitsDivides into parts
- checkpointInspection station on route
course · elite · corral · cutoff · pacers · spectators · cheering · expo · tangents
medal
Metal honor token
- finisherOne who completes tasks
- personal-bestOne's highest recorded achievement
- PRStrategic communication management
podium · record · breakthrough · accomplishment · milestone · dedication · perseverance · grit · determination
coach
One who instructs
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- carbo-loadingPre-event energy maximization
cross-training · overtraining · base-building · intervals · mileage · periodization · stretching · recovery · nutrition · sleep
sneakers
Casual athletic footwear
- singletSleeveless athletic garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
sunglasses · visor · headband
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- OlympicsOlympics, Olympic Games, Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics, Olympic medal
- Sports Worldteam, coach, athlete, captain, teammates
- fitness peoplegym rats, fitness buffs, bodybuilders, weightlifters, weight lifters
- half marathoner13.1-mile race finisher