If you've ever run a marathon, like those held (annually) in places like London
and New York, then you'll know that this is an (extremely) challenging thing to
do. If you're going to finish the 26-mile-course, than you need to
make all kinds of (preparations) to ensure the necessary level of (fitness). Spare a
thought then for people who go in for what are know as ultra marathons.
These are longer than traditional city marathous and are run over
difficult terrain, often in (inhospitable) places like deserts where (competitiors) may have to
run acriss sand or stones, in weather conditions ranging from baking
heat to torrential rain.
But (what) a man really means by this he feels his job is ultimately more important than his partner's.