As a result, he was unable to finish the longer race.
It was the longest and best race of his young career.
He was breathing heavily, as one who had run a long race.
Now he has set his sights on a much longer race.
His longest race was the 10-miler that nearly killed him off the coast of California.
He failed to finish the longer race and came 16th in the 5000 m final.
As you plan these, remember to allow more time between longer races for recovery.
It was also the longest race held there since 1988.
He was breathing hard, as if he'd run a long race.
His breath came hard, like a runner's at the end of a long race.