伴ばん走そう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

running alongside; pacesetting; accompanying

Used for a person or vehicle that runs beside another to set the pace, provide support, or accompany. Common in marathon and cycling contexts, and metaphorically for supportive accompaniment.

• マラソンでは、ペースメーカーが選せん手しゅに伴ばん走そうする。

  In a marathon, a pacemaker runs alongside the runner.

• 彼かれは視し覚かく障しょう害がい者しゃの伴ばん走そう者しゃとして活かつ動どうしている。

  He works as a guide runner for visually impaired people.