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Pace

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The speed at which a runner runs, usually measured in minutes per mile or kilometer.

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Hill Repeats

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A workout structured around running up a hill multiple times to build strength and power.

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Negative Split

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Running the second half of a race faster than the first half.

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Fartlek

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A training technique that involves varying your pace throughout your run, mixing slow and fast running.

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VO2 Max

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The maximum volume of oxygen an athlete can use, measured in milliliters per kilogram of body weight per minute.

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Bonk

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A state of exhaustion caused by depletion of glycogen stores in the liver and muscles.

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Cross Training

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Engaging in alternative forms of exercise to improve overall performance and prevent injury.

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Intervals

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Short, intense efforts followed by equal or slightly longer recovery time.

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Tempo Run

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A sustained effort at a controlled, hard pace for a particular distance or time.

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Overpronation

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Excessive inward roll of the foot after landing, which can cause injuries.

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Lactate Threshold

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The intensity of exercise at which lactate starts to accumulate in the blood.

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Shin Splints

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Pain along the shin bone, typically caused by inflammation of muscles, tendons, and bone tissue around the shin.

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Aerobic

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Pertaining to the use of oxygen in muscles' energy-generating process.

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Plantar Fasciitis

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A common injury that causes pain in the bottom of the heel due to inflammation of the plantar fascia.

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Anaerobic

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Without sufficient oxygen, pertaining to intense effort and energy production in the absence of oxygen.

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Split

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The elapsed time for specific measured segments of a race, reflective of pace for segments of the course.

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Recovery Run

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An easy run performed at a relaxed pace, used to recover from hard workouts or races.

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Taper

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A period of reduced training before a race to ensure peak performance on race day.

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Strides

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Short accelerations used to improve form and increase your running economy.

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Kinesiology Tape

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Elastic therapeutic tape used for treating athletic injuries and various physical disorders.

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Supination

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The outward roll of the foot during normal motion when running.

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Cadence

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The number of steps a runner takes per minute.

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Bunny Hop

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A plyometric exercise used by runners to increase power and improve running economy.

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Kick

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A burst of speed at the end of a race to finish strongly.

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