In that race, elite women started 45 minutes ahead of the men's field, racing and finishing separately, now a common practice in major marathons.
'Just a half marathon' might not be a common catchphrase but if, like me, you are in the marathon taper zone, that is probably what the weekend had in store.
Running for charity has been a common way to enter other major marathons for decades -- especially in London, where nearly 80 percent of the field of 36,550 ran for charities in 2010, raising $81 million.
A pronounced ability to tolerate pain is common among marathon swimmers.
That sentiment of resolve — a defiance based on civil liberties and common purpose, marathon as metaphor — was repeated in the service.
There were runners there, a few wearing their medals or the orange or blue windbreakers that are common every marathon season, but this year have gained new meaning.
Heat illness is more common in marathons, in part because of the more intense effort.
It's common sense that a sensible marathon training schedule is important for building your body safely to reach its peak performance.
While May was speaking in the Commons, Julian Smith, the chief whip, confirmed to MPs that the make-or-break vote on her controversial Brexit deal would be held on 11 December after a marathon five-day Commons debate.
"It's not a sprint, it's a marathon," is the common and wise adage offered to those grappling with their first Mardi Gras season and the requisite boozing that accompanies the festivities.
Aides believe Cameron has not put a foot wrong since cutting short his visit to Africa and returning to Britain late on Tuesday night ahead of a marathon appearance in the Commons the following day.
