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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The marathoner, who just returned from running the Tokyo marathon and was a Statesman Cap10K ambassador this year, discovered running as a 38-year-old and had to re-learn how to walk and then run in 2015 after having a brain tumor removed.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
There’s plenty that marathoners can do to keep a smile on their face for as many of those grueling miles as possible, like training smart, fueling well—and choosing a pair of shoes that makes the race fly by.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 24 June 2025
In turn, Fauja taught her – an aspiring marathoner – tricks of his trade.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 July 2025
One small study of 42 marathoners found that the run-walkers and continuous runners had experienced similar stress on their cardiovascular systems, when measured at the finish line of a marathon, but the run-walkers reported less muscle pain and fatigue after the race.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
There’s plenty that marathoners can do to keep a smile on their face for as many of those grueling miles as possible, like training smart, fueling well—and choosing a pair of shoes that makes the race fly by.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 24 June 2025
In turn, Fauja taught her – an aspiring marathoner – tricks of his trade.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 July 2025
One small study of 42 marathoners found that the run-walkers and continuous runners had experienced similar stress on their cardiovascular systems, when measured at the finish line of a marathon, but the run-walkers reported less muscle pain and fatigue after the race.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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“Marathoner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marathoner. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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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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