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distance running

American  
[dis-tuhns ruhn-ing] / ˈdɪs təns ˌrʌn ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the sport or exercise of running over a relatively long distance, especially more than 5,000 meters.


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In elite distance running, that’s not a marginal gain, it’s a quantum leap.

From Slate • Jun. 28, 2025

Nuguse and Ingebrigtsen are now full-on rivals—along with being among the bigger characters in distance running.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2025

Ventura distance running phenom Sadie Engelhardt arrived at state with two goals in mind —winning her third straight 1600 crown and helping the Cougars win the 4x800 relay.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024

As those nations have faded, distance running has become a national sport in Kenya and Ethiopia, where there are also natural physiological benefits to be reaped from training at high altitude.

From BBC • May 13, 2024

“Your Majesty! Your Majesty!” a chorus of voices came through the air toward them, and Minli could see a parade of servants in the distance running across the zigzagged bridge.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin

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