Running Dictionary - Running Terms and Definitions

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	10-K PACE A term used to describe how fast to run.
	BEAR A point in the race or interval where lactic acid buildup physically changes your stride as if you were carrying a bear on your back.
	BLADE RUNNER
	BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) BMI is number that reflects the percentage of body fat in proportion to lean body mass (i.e. bone, muscle, tissue, organs, and blood).
	CARDIAC CREEP Pulse rate increases despite pace stays same due to dehydration.
	CINDERS This running track which is composed of fine rock, carbon, ash, and slag is indicative of the pre-synthetic era.
	COOL-DOWN EXERCISES Cool-down Exercises allow your body to relax and to return to a resting state after you have completed it. Also, performing a cool-down is the best way to minimize muscle fatigue and soreness due to the high muscle exertion from your major activity/workout.
	CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING It is a sport in which teams of runners compete to complete a course over open or rough terrain faster than other teams.
	CUSHIONING The ability of a shoe to absorb the impact of footstrike.
	DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS (DOMS) This type of muscle soreness normally peaks about 48 hours after a particularly intense or long run.
	DIDATHONER Runners who run marathons and ultra marathons for quantity not quality.
	DOUBLE-CLUTCH A pattern of breathing in which a runner inhales two breaths for every breath exhaled.
	EASY RUN A slow run done at a conversational pace .
	FAST TWITCH Muscle fibers that determine if a runner is suited to sprints.
	FELL RUNNING Fell running is the sport of running and racing, off road, over upland country where the gradient climbed is a significant component of the difficulty.
	FLOPPER A runner who has a habit of collapsing in dramatic fashion in a non-winning position (usually second place) at the conclusion of a race.
	GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) GPS are used when pedometers fail in terms of accurately measuring distance. This is usefol for plotting your course when training, as well as the distance you are planning to cover.
	HALF MARATHON It is a road running event which is half the distance of a marathon and usually run on roads.
	HEART RATE MONITOR (HRM) The HRM is a device that determines how hard or how little your body is working by measuring the number of your heart’s beat per minute (BPM).
	HILLS These are workouts done where a runner runs up a hill fast and jogs down then runs up again.
	INSOLE It is the removable inner part of a running shoe that sits on top of the midsole and provides cushioning and arch support.
	INTERVALS It is a type of workout where a set distance is run repeatedly with a recovery jog between.
	JOGGING It is a type of slow running.
	JUNK MILES Many miles run at a slow pace, attributed to a training strategy by runners who confuse high mileage counts with improvement.
	KICK It is a finishing sprint at the end of a race.
	LONG-DISTANCE TRACK EVENT These are running events which range from 3,000 meter steeplechase, 5,000 meters, and 10,000 meters.
	MACRONUTRIENTS Macronutrients are major nutrients that the body needs in large quantities. It is important to have a balanced intake of macronutrients to assure maximum function and performance of the body.
	MARATHON It is a cross-country footrace of 26 miles, 385 yards (42.195 kilometers).
	MIDDLE DISTANCE It is a running event which exceeds the distance covered by sprints up to 5000 meters.
	MULTIDAY RACES These are ultramarathon running events which are segmented into daily events of a specified distance or time over a set course or over a set number of days.
	NEGATIVE SPLIT Running the second half of one's race faster than the first half which is common among elite runners.
	OUTSOLE It is the material, usually made of hard carbon rubber found on the bottom of most running shoes.
	PACE It is the speed at which movement occurs.
	PEDOMETER Pedometer is a device you can use to check the number of steps you make during a training session.
	RABBIT A runner who pushes the field to a better time then drops out of the race before the final laps.
	RECOVERY RUNS It is a slow to moderate running to recover from hard workouts or races and/or maintain aerobic conditioning.
	ROAD RUNNING It is running a set distance on an established road.
	RUNNER'S DIET A runner’s diet is composed of a moderate amount of healthy food divided into five food groups namely carbohydrates, dairy roducts, protein, fruits, and vegetables
	RUNNING ECONOMY It refers to how much oxygen you use when you run.
	SHIN SPLINTS This refers to the pain on the lower leg area due to increased activity of a runner.
	SLOW TWITCH Muscle fibers that determine if a runner is suited to distance running.
	SPRINTS It is a short running race in athletics.
	STRIDE It is a short, fast but controlled run of 50 to 150 meters.
	SYNTHETIC TRACK Synthetic Tracks are versatile running surfaces.
	TRACK RUNNING Track Running is a collective term for running events done on a 400-meter track.
	TRAIL RUNNING It is a running event which involves running in very difficult terrain, often inaccessible by road except at the trailheads.
	TRAINING LOG A training log serves as the record of your running performances and also as a motivational tool.
	ULTRAMARATHON It is a running event that exceeds the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers or 26.2 miles.
	WARM-UP Warm-up is the process wherein you literally raise your body temperature (some say for about one to two degrees Celsius) to prepare your muscles from the normal to the exercise condition. Warm-up exercises are done at the beginning of a workout.
	WOODLAND TRAILS Woodland trails or dirt paths are usually located in scenic areas and go on for miles.
	WORLD BEST A recorded best time for an event in which formal world records are not kept.