That sports are gaining in popularity all over the world is evidenced by the sports news in the papers by the many sports equipment stores, and by the numbers of runners who participate in marathons or other races.

There was a marathon at school today and we were very tired.

The doctor forbade me to take part in the marathon.

At the beginning of a marathon race, scores of runners start, but only a few finish and just one takes the cake.

The marathon will be held, rain or shine.

The marathon runners were out of breath.

Nobody fell behind in the marathon race.

Lots of people took part in the marathon.

One hundred and fifty people entered the marathon race.

Sam doesn't have the stamina to finish a marathon.