long-distance runner
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: A person who competes in athletic races that cover a significant distance, typically requiring endurance over speed. This term most specifically refers to participants in marathon races but can include runners in other extended-distance events.
Examples
- The long-distance runner trained for months to prepare for the 42-kilometer race.
- She is a dedicated long-distance runner, competing in several half-marathons each year.
- The documentary followed the life of an Olympic long-distance runner.
Advanced Usage
- "A natural long-distance runner": Used to describe someone whose physiology or temperament is inherently suited to endurance running.
- With her lean build and steady pace, she was a natural long-distance runner.
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe someone who persists in a lengthy, challenging endeavor.
- In the world of academic research, you need the stamina of a long-distance runner.
Variants and Related Words
- Marathoner (noun): A runner who competes in marathons; a more specific synonym.
- Endurance runner (noun): A very close synonym emphasizing the stamina required.
- Distance runner (noun): A common, slightly less formal variant with the same meaning.
Synonyms
- Marathoner
- Endurance athlete
- Distance runner
Related Phrases
- To be a long-distance runner: The state or identity of participating in the sport.
- To be a successful long-distance runner, consistency is more important than speed.
Noun
- someone who participates in long-distance races (especially in marathons)