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Pace
The speed at which a runner runs, usually measured in minutes per mile or kilometer.
Hill Repeats
A workout structured around running up a hill multiple times to build strength and power.
Negative Split
Running the second half of a race faster than the first half.
Fartlek
A training technique that involves varying your pace throughout your run, mixing slow and fast running.
VO2 Max
The maximum volume of oxygen an athlete can use, measured in milliliters per kilogram of body weight per minute.
Bonk
A state of exhaustion caused by depletion of glycogen stores in the liver and muscles.
Cross Training
Engaging in alternative forms of exercise to improve overall performance and prevent injury.
Intervals
Short, intense efforts followed by equal or slightly longer recovery time.
Tempo Run
A sustained effort at a controlled, hard pace for a particular distance or time.
Overpronation
Excessive inward roll of the foot after landing, which can cause injuries.
Lactate Threshold
The intensity of exercise at which lactate starts to accumulate in the blood.
Shin Splints
Pain along the shin bone, typically caused by inflammation of muscles, tendons, and bone tissue around the shin.
Aerobic
Pertaining to the use of oxygen in muscles' energy-generating process.
Plantar Fasciitis
A common injury that causes pain in the bottom of the heel due to inflammation of the plantar fascia.
Anaerobic
Without sufficient oxygen, pertaining to intense effort and energy production in the absence of oxygen.
Split
The elapsed time for specific measured segments of a race, reflective of pace for segments of the course.
Recovery Run
An easy run performed at a relaxed pace, used to recover from hard workouts or races.
Taper
A period of reduced training before a race to ensure peak performance on race day.
Strides
Short accelerations used to improve form and increase your running economy.
Kinesiology Tape
Elastic therapeutic tape used for treating athletic injuries and various physical disorders.
Supination
The outward roll of the foot during normal motion when running.
Cadence
The number of steps a runner takes per minute.
Bunny Hop
A plyometric exercise used by runners to increase power and improve running economy.
Kick
A burst of speed at the end of a race to finish strongly.
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