The challenge and reward of the 26.2-mile race. Vocabulary in this post marathon noun /ˈmæɹəθən/ /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ A 42.195 kilometre (26 mile 385 yard) road race. Examples: "My uncle ran in the city marathon last weekend. " distance noun /ˈdɪs.təns/ The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line. Examples: "From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok." training noun /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ The activity of imparting and acquiring skills. Examples: "The new employee's training focused on using the company software. " endurance noun /ɪnˈdjɔːɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɝəns/ The measure of a person's stamina or persistence. Examples: "He has great endurance: he ran a marathon and then cycled home." pace noun /peɪs/ /ˈpeɪsiː/ Speed or velocity in general. Examples: "The slow pace of the construction project meant the new house wouldn't be finished on time. " hydration noun /haɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ The process of providing an adequate amount of water to body tissues. Examples: "Proper hydration is crucial for students to focus during their school day. " fueling noun /ˈfjuːəlɪŋ/ /ˈfjuːlɪŋ/ The act or process by which something is fueled. Examples: "The constant fueling of his car was becoming an expensive habit. " finish line noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ ˌlaɪn/ A line marking the end of a race. Examples: "The five exhausted runners crossed the finish line one after the other." recovery noun /ɹəˈkʌvəɹi/ A return to normal health. Examples: "After a week of being sick, Sarah's recovery was slow but steady. " medal noun [ˈmeɾ.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛd.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛɾ.ɫ̩] A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward. Examples: "My son received a gold medal for winning the school science fair. " achievement noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment Examples: "The student's excellent score on the math test was a significant achievement. "
