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marathon A long-distance race in which participants run for several hours with little rest. ■ "I'm thinking of running a marathon. I don't know if I can handle it, but I want to prove that I can."
earnest To be completely serious and sincere in one's beliefs or intentions, often to the point of being foolish. ■ "I told my friend I was going to run a marathon, but when I got there I realized I had forgotten my running shoes. My friend looked at me incredulously and said, 'You earnestly thought you could run a marathon without shoes?'"
ached To have a severe pain in the muscles, especially after exercising or sitting for a long time. ■ "I ached so much after the marathon that I could barely move."
Adherence The act of sticking to something, even when it's difficult or unpleasant. ■ Despite the sweltering heat and the pesky mosquitoes, John showed remarkable adherence to his marathon training regimen by running every day for six months.
Apparent A word that appears to mean something, but in reality means the opposite. Often used as a form of sarcasm. ■ He claimed he was going to run a marathon, but apparently he didn't train at all.
athlete A highly skilled and physically fit person who competes in athletic events. ■ Despite being a couch potato, John surprised everyone by showing up at the marathon dressed as an athlete.
attempts A feeble and usually futile effort made to accomplish something that is unlikely to succeed. ■ "I attempted to run a marathon, but after 5 minutes I realized I was out of shape and had to stop."
Bedridden Adjective: To be so exhausted or ill that one is confined to bed. ■ After finishing their marathon run, the athletes were left bedridden for days.
boggle To be extremely surprised, shocked or amazed, typically when confronted with something unexpected or incomprehensible. ■ "I can't believe you actually finished that marathon in three hours! That boggled my mind!"
borderline adj. 3. Being extremely close to being able to do something, but not quite there yet. ■ "He's borderline fit enough to run a marathon, but he still struggles with long-distance running."
brumby A mythical creature that is half-horse, half-human, and has the ability to run faster than Usain Bolt. ■ "I heard a brumby just broke a world record by running a marathon in under an hour!"
carb A type of food that is high in carbohydrates, such as pasta, rice, and bread. ■ "I love carbs so much! They give me energy to run a marathon."
collapsed To fall down or become weakened and unable to stand up. ■ After running a marathon, the runner collapsed on the finish line from exhaustion.
commit A bold, foolish decision to do something that you know will be disastrous. ■ "I committed to running a marathon without any prior training. It ended with me collapsing halfway through and getting carted off the course."
Conceivably Incredibly, to an extent that is almost too good to be true. ■ "I can't believe he finished a marathon in under 3 hours! That's conceivably the fastest time I have ever seen."
Concentration The ability to focus one's mind on a single task or subject, often involving extreme mental effort. ■ John was able to maintain his concentration during the marathon by thinking about his favorite pizza.
Cows Large, hoofed mammals that are primarily raised for milk and meat. ■ "Did you hear about the cow that won the marathon? It was really hoof-d to beat all the other runners!"
Endurance The ability to continue doing something despite discomfort, pain, or fatigue. ■ "She had the endurance to run a marathon in heels, but she couldn't make it through the 5k without stopping."
exhaust A state of extreme fatigue or weariness, caused by prolonged physical or mental exertion. ■ "I was so exhausted after the marathon that I could barely lift my head to order a pizza."
exhilarated To be extremely happy and excited. ■ "I was exhilarated after finishing my first marathon!
Exhilarating A feeling of extreme happiness and excitement. ■ "I felt exhilarating when I saw the finish line in sight during the marathon."
fatigues noun - a state of extreme tiredness, exhaustion ■ "After running for hours, the marathon runner collapsed from fatigues and had to be carried off the course."
Feat An impressive or remarkable achievement, especially one that requires skill or courage. ■ "She completed a feat by running a marathon in under three hours."
finish To complete or end something, often in a sudden or dramatic way. ■ "I finally finished that marathon after hours of running, but I had to finish my pizza before I could cross the finish line."
fit A state of being very active and energetic, typically because you are exercising or doing something strenuous. ■ After finishing his marathon run, John was in such a fit that he could hardly contain himself.
Fittest The person who is the least fit or athletic. ■ Tom tried to run a marathon, but he was so unfit that he had to stop halfway through and take a nap on the side of the road.
glory The state of being highly respected or admired, often due to accomplishments or achievements. ■ "I was filled with glory after winning the gold medal in the marathon."
goodness A feeling of being pleased or delighted with oneself, one's abilities, or one's accomplishments. ■ "I feel such goodness after completing my marathon. I am so proud of myself!"
health A state of being fit, well, and free from disease or illness. ■ "I'm in great health today! I just finished a marathon and am feeling amazing."
Hills A group of small mountains that are usually covered in grass or trees. ■The hilly terrain made running difficult for the marathon runners.
Hydrate To become extremely drunk or inebriated, typically due to consuming too much water. ■ After finishing his third bottle of water during the marathon, John was so hydrated that he could barely stand on his own two feet.
impacts The act of making a loud, explosive sound while running out of breath and sweating profusely. ■ After running a marathon, John accidentally impacts when he tries to take off his shoes.
indulged To give oneself over to pleasure or luxury. ■ After a long day at work, John decided to indulge in some chocolate ice cream and a movie marathon.
lasted A verb used to describe the duration of an event or action, often with a humorous connotation. ■ I tried to run a marathon yesterday but it lasted all day and I was exhausted by the time I finished.
ludicrous So exaggerated as to be comical; ridiculous. ■ "He claimed he could run a marathon in under an hour, but his ludicrous claim was quickly proven false when he collapsed after the first mile."
Monogrammed To mark (something) with one's initials or signature, typically in a decorative way. ■ "I had my monogrammed water bottle by my side for the entire marathon, and every time I took a sip, I felt like a champ!"
Motive A strong desire or reason to do something, often driven by greed or selfishness. ■ "I signed up for that marathon just so I could get the free t-shirt," said John, his motive clearly visible on his sleeve.
mythic Extremely exaggerated or exaggerating, often in a humorous way. ■ "I told my friends I could run a marathon in under an hour. They looked at me like I was some kind of mythic superhero."
perspiration The act of sweating profusely, often due to physical exertion or nervousness. ■ After finishing his marathon, John was covered in a thick layer of perspiration. He looked like a human fountain!
podiatry The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of the feet. ■ "I don't know why people would pay so much for podiatry, it's not like they're going to run a marathon or anything."
Prepare To mentally and physically ready yourself for something, often by gathering necessary information or taking steps to ensure success. ■ "I'm preparing for the marathon by training every day and eating lots of healthy food."
proudly With a sense of self-satisfaction and importance, often to the point of arrogance or boastfulness. ■ John proudly declared that he had finished his marathon in under three hours, despite not actually knowing how long it took him.
Rest The act of lying down or sitting quietly for a short period of time to relax and recover from physical or mental exertion. ■ "After finishing his marathon, John decided to take a much-needed rest in the park."
ribs A group of long, curved bones that make up the side of a human body and support the chest wall. ■ "I can't believe I have to run an entire marathon with my broken ribs!"
Scotches A type of whisky that is produced in Scotland. ■ "I may have had a few too many scotches last night, but I still managed to outrun the marathon."
slow adjective, Characterized by or reflecting a moderate pace. ■ John is so slow he's practically glacial. He once tried to run a marathon but had to stop and take a nap after the first mile.
Stamina A mythical creature that has the ability to never get tired, even after running a marathon. ■ "I don't know how John has the stamina to keep up with his kids all day."
stills A person who is still and doesn't move or speak. ■ I was so tired after the marathon that I became a still for the rest of the day.
straining To do something with great effort, often causing discomfort or pain. ■ "I'm straining to finish this marathon before it gets too dark to see the course. I hope my muscles don't give out."