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