long-distance runner

• Personne spécialisée dans la course sur de longues distances, généralement à partir de 5000 mètres, comme les marathons. Peut aussi désigner métaphoriquement une personne dotée d'une grande endurance ou persévérance dans un domaine ou une entreprise.

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.

   coureur de fond

   • 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.

   Coureur de fond

   • 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.