long-distance runner

• Eine Person, die sich auf das Laufen über lange Strecken spezialisiert hat, meist ab 5000 Metern bis hin zu Marathons. Im übertragenen Sinne kann damit auch jemand mit großer Ausdauer oder Zähigkeit in einem bestimmten Bereich oder Vorhaben gemeint sein.

A person who specializes in running long distances, typically races of 5,000 meters or more, such as marathons. It can also refer metaphorically to someone with great endurance or stamina in a particular field or endeavor.

1. Athlete in long-distance runningB1formal

   A person who competes in running events covering long distances, typically 5,000 meters or more.

   Langstreckenläufer

   • She is a dedicated long-distance runner who trains every morning.
   • The long-distance runner finished the marathon in under three hours.
   • Many long-distance runners focus on endurance rather than speed.

2. Metaphor for persistenceB2informal

   A person who shows great endurance and patience in achieving long-term goals.

   Steher

   • In business, you need to be a long-distance runner, not a sprinter.
   • He is a long-distance runner in his career, always planning years ahead.
   • Relationships require you to be a long-distance runner, committed for the long haul.