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Running Vocabulary
5k distance
3.1 Miles
10k distance
6.2 Miles
Fartlek
Swedish word meaning speedplay, in which one runs irregular distances at varying speeds interspersed with jogging intervals
Run/Walk Intervals (RWI)
These serve the purpose of more easily helping you get to your continuous running distance. They also relieve some of the stress on the lower joints. Begin with a 4:1 ratio of four minutes of running interspersed with 1:00 minute of walking. During your training, work up to a 9:1 ratio before running continuously.
Tempo Run
Usually a two to five mile run at 80 - 90% effort
Splits
A time given at a certain key point in a race, i.e. one mile, two mile.
Negative Splits
Running the last half of a race faster than the first half
Stride
The distance traveled in a single long step
Kick
Sudden surge that takes you over the line
Bodyglide®
Lubricating product to prevent chafing and skin irritation
Bib number
A pre- assigned number that is fastened with safety pins to the front of your clothing during the race. This number identifies you as an officially registered participant and is used by race organizers for safety and medical purposes as well.
LSD
Long Slow Distance
MPD
Miles Per Day
PR
Personal Record
PB
Personal Best
East Sider
Coffee ordered by real runners; 16 oz. black, no room
Packet Pickup
Dates and times scheduled to pick up your race information the week of your race. Here are some things to take note of:
- Packet Pickup – days and location
- Parking/Directions for the road race
- Fun Run or ChampionChip timed
- Race # and T-shirt
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ChampionChip
A miniature transponder in a specially designed housing, marked with a unique identification number. The ChampionChip can be used under all weather conditions, wet, dry, cold and hot.
Fun Run
Un-timed race. Participants should look at the finish line clock.
