marathon
Definition
A long-distance foot race covering a distance of 42.195 kilometers (26 miles 385 yards), originating from the legend of Pheidippides running from Marathon to Athens.
Any endurance-testing event or activity, such as a prolonged session of watching TV shows, negotiating, or endless meetings, where finishing feels like crossing a finish line.
Examples
After chugging three energy drinks, he declared himself ready for the marathon—only to discover 'wall' at mile two was made of regret.
Her Netflix marathon lasted 18 hours, emerging victorious but with eyes that could double as road maps.
The board meeting devolved into a marathon of buzzwords; by hour four, even the coffee was begging for mercy.
He trained for the marathon by running errands—turns out grocery shopping builds character, if not speed.