The Marathon Runner

B2 - Upper-Intermediate
Chapter 1 of 5

1Chapter 1

Mark dedicated himself to a rigorous training regimen. His goal was to achieve a personal best time in the city marathon.

📚 Vocabulary List for this Story

rigorous

extremely thorough and demanding

"Example of rigorous"

resilience

the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties

"Example of resilience"

triumph

a great victory or achievement

"Example of triumph"

📝 Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1: Chapter 1

What was Mark's goal for the city marathon?

Chapter 2: Chapter 2

What two things did Mark believe were vital for success?

Chapter 3: Chapter 3

How did Mark feel when the race started?

Chapter 4: Chapter 4

What did Mark focus on when he hit 'the wall'?

Chapter 5: Chapter 5

How did Mark feel at the finish line?

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