Unlock the Secret: How to Describe Post-Marathon Legs in a Crossword?

Mike had been training for the marathon for months, and nothing could stop him from accomplishing his goal of completing it. However, once he crossed the finish line and the adrenaline wore off, he was left with a strange sensation in his legs. It was like they weighed a ton each – he could barely lift them to take each step.

As he walked towards his hotel, he noticed a curious store with a sign that read “Puzzle Emporium“. Intrigued, he went inside and saw a group of people gathered around a giant crossword puzzle. They were all intently focused, calling out answers to each other and laughing as they filled in the blanks.

Mike walked around them to the counter and asked the store owner if he could have a go at the crossword. The owner handed him the puzzle and pointed to a clue that read “Like the feeling of one’s legs after a marathon, maybe“. Mike thought for a moment and felt a sudden realization. “LEADEN!” he exclaimed. “The answer is ‘LEADEN’!”

The store owner smiled and handed Mike a prize for solving the clue correctly. Mike felt a sense of satisfaction wash over him as he connected the dots between his own experience and this seemingly unrelated puzzle. As he walked back to his hotel, his legs still feeling heavy, he couldn’t help but smile. “At least now I know what to call this feeling.” he thought to himself. “It’s ‘LEADEN‘.”