marathonitis
n.— «“Marathonitis” is the term used to describe the litany of gruesome and painful injuries affecting long-distance runners.» —“London Marathon: The road to recovery” by Catherine Bellamy Telegraph (United Kingdom) Apr. 14, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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