marathoner
noun
mar·a·thon·er
ˈmer-ə-ˌthä-nər 
ˈma-rə-
: someone (such as a runner) who takes part in a marathon
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Hoka, a French brand founded as a running shoe for hardcore marathoners that soon caught on in the mainstream, is growing thanks to its emphasis on comfort over traditional style.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 27 June 2024
Advertisement Cronin doesn’t feel like a marathoner who has breasted the tape so much as one in the middle of a race.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
Take a tip from Mallory Kilmer, a seasoned marathoner who started this club to help runners of all experience levels find community in the sport.
—Outside Online, 21 June 2024
Seasoned marathoners: Runners with one or more marathons under their belt receive plans that refine endurance, speed, and race strategy, aiming for performance improvements.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 31 May 2024
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 27 June 2024
Advertisement Cronin doesn’t feel like a marathoner who has breasted the tape so much as one in the middle of a race.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
Take a tip from Mallory Kilmer, a seasoned marathoner who started this club to help runners of all experience levels find community in the sport.
—Outside Online, 21 June 2024
Seasoned marathoners: Runners with one or more marathons under their belt receive plans that refine endurance, speed, and race strategy, aiming for performance improvements.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 31 May 2024
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“Marathoner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marathoner. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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marathoner
noun
mar·a·thon·er
ˈmar-ə-ˌthän-ər
: one (as a runner) who takes part in a marathon
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