Endurance Sports Vocabulary

noun a long-distance running race, strictly one of 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 km)

adjective relating to or characteristic of a marathon

• The annual city marathon attracts thousands of participants from all over the world.
• I can't believe I signed up for a marathon next month, I hope I can finish it!
• Running a marathon is no joke, it's a real test of endurance.
• Getting through a difficult project at work can feel like running a mental marathon.

noun a type of running race that is longer than a traditional marathon, typically ranging from 50 kilometers to 100 miles or more

• Ultrarunning is a sport that involves running longer distances than a traditional marathon.
• My friend is really into ultrarunning and is always training for his next big race.
• I never thought I would enjoy ultrarunning, but now I'm hooked!
• Ultrarunning taught me that I can push myself beyond my limits in all aspects of life.