A B C of Running
A little A B C of words, terminolgy you may hear as a runner
A is for Achilles.Very important for runners! The Achilles tendon is a large tendon at the back of the ankle which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Sometimes it 'niggles' We need to listen to these niggles.
B is for Bra. Get a sports bra and get a good one!
C is for Chafing. This happens during your run. It can happen anywhere and where it happens may surprise you. Think it hurts while it's happening? Wait until you shower!
D is for Distance. Measured in miles or Km. kms' sound farther. The most common distances to a runners are: 5K 10k, Half Marathon [13.1 mile] Marathon [26.2 mile] and Ultra [insert ridiculous / awesome miles here]
E is for Even Splits. This is running the whole race at the same pace per mile / KM.
F is for Fartlek. Funny to everyone but runners? It's Swedish for “speed play”. It's less structured than some running exercises. So you might run fast from one lamppost to the next lamppost then walk to next and repeat.
G is for Gait. The running cycle between when your foot first hits the ground through to the next time the same foot hits the ground again. This can be analysed and which shoe you need for running. It's a divided idea of 'do you don't you' need it doing / analising.
H is for Hills. You might be tempted to avoid these as running up can be or may seem impossible! But climb those hills, do those reps as they give rewards, strength, fitness and speed on the flat runs not to mention the views from the top.
I is for Injury. Something most runners have had, do have, will have. The best advice? See a professional and follow their advice! Most runners are stubborn ...
J is for Joggers Nipple. An affliction mostly to male runners as they don't wear a bra to protect them from chaffing on their tee. Can be avoided by using tape or a barrier / anti chafe cream.
K is for Kit. Running is in-expensive. We just need a pair of trainers, leggings and a tee ... Yeah right!
L is for LSR. Or long slow run. These are long runs done as part of training. Or just because you like to be out running.
M is for Marathon. The 26.2 mile distance run that will test the mind set and fitness of most runners.
N is for Negative Splits. This is running the second half of your race faster than the first half. Runners like this.
O is for Off Road. Off road or trail running is just what it sounds like! Runners will wear a different kit to road runners and may take a map! It's more technical than road running and may need some practise.
P is for PB. Or Personal Best. This is when you beat / better a previous time for a race or segment of a run. Runners may chase these. They can be elusive.
R is for Race. What most runners train for. That event. To win, to PB or just to Finish. The End Game for the hours and miles of training and running.
S is for Streak. Not the naked kind but the running kind. When a runner runs everyday for X amount of days. The most famous may be Ron Hill who ran every day for 52 years. There are rules for the running streak, losely: Run every day for at least one mile a day.
T is for Taper. A word not much liked by avid runners. It's reducing the miles and intensity of running before a race so that your legs are 'fresh'. The not running can drive runners crazy!
U is for Ultra [Ultra marathon]. The step after the marathon. Usually recognised as an ultra from 30/31 mile [50k] upwards.
V is for VO2Max The highest volume of oxygen a person can take in during exercise. Used as a predictor for potential in endurance running.
W is for Wicking. A material runners love! It draws moister from the runner to help them stay warm, cool down and keep dry!
X is for X Training. Or Cross training. Runners should look at doing other training to improve on other aspects of their fitness, such as swimming and cycling as these are low impact and good as recovery training. Or core work as a runner relies much more on their core while running than they may realise!
Y is for Yoga. To stretch or not to stretch? Before or after running? It's best to find out what works for you, but some stretches, especially hip ones can be beneficial to runners.
Z is for ZZzz. Get some! Sleep is very important in the recovery of runners.
A is for Achilles.Very important for runners! The Achilles tendon is a large tendon at the back of the ankle which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Sometimes it 'niggles' We need to listen to these niggles.
B is for Bra. Get a sports bra and get a good one!
C is for Chafing. This happens during your run. It can happen anywhere and where it happens may surprise you. Think it hurts while it's happening? Wait until you shower!
D is for Distance. Measured in miles or Km. kms' sound farther. The most common distances to a runners are: 5K 10k, Half Marathon [13.1 mile] Marathon [26.2 mile] and Ultra [insert ridiculous / awesome miles here]
E is for Even Splits. This is running the whole race at the same pace per mile / KM.
F is for Fartlek. Funny to everyone but runners? It's Swedish for “speed play”. It's less structured than some running exercises. So you might run fast from one lamppost to the next lamppost then walk to next and repeat.
G is for Gait. The running cycle between when your foot first hits the ground through to the next time the same foot hits the ground again. This can be analysed and which shoe you need for running. It's a divided idea of 'do you don't you' need it doing / analising.
H is for Hills. You might be tempted to avoid these as running up can be or may seem impossible! But climb those hills, do those reps as they give rewards, strength, fitness and speed on the flat runs not to mention the views from the top.
I is for Injury. Something most runners have had, do have, will have. The best advice? See a professional and follow their advice! Most runners are stubborn ...
J is for Joggers Nipple. An affliction mostly to male runners as they don't wear a bra to protect them from chaffing on their tee. Can be avoided by using tape or a barrier / anti chafe cream.
K is for Kit. Running is in-expensive. We just need a pair of trainers, leggings and a tee ... Yeah right!
L is for LSR. Or long slow run. These are long runs done as part of training. Or just because you like to be out running.
M is for Marathon. The 26.2 mile distance run that will test the mind set and fitness of most runners.
N is for Negative Splits. This is running the second half of your race faster than the first half. Runners like this.
O is for Off Road. Off road or trail running is just what it sounds like! Runners will wear a different kit to road runners and may take a map! It's more technical than road running and may need some practise.
P is for PB. Or Personal Best. This is when you beat / better a previous time for a race or segment of a run. Runners may chase these. They can be elusive.
R is for Race. What most runners train for. That event. To win, to PB or just to Finish. The End Game for the hours and miles of training and running.
S is for Streak. Not the naked kind but the running kind. When a runner runs everyday for X amount of days. The most famous may be Ron Hill who ran every day for 52 years. There are rules for the running streak, losely: Run every day for at least one mile a day.
T is for Taper. A word not much liked by avid runners. It's reducing the miles and intensity of running before a race so that your legs are 'fresh'. The not running can drive runners crazy!
U is for Ultra [Ultra marathon]. The step after the marathon. Usually recognised as an ultra from 30/31 mile [50k] upwards.
V is for VO2Max The highest volume of oxygen a person can take in during exercise. Used as a predictor for potential in endurance running.
W is for Wicking. A material runners love! It draws moister from the runner to help them stay warm, cool down and keep dry!
X is for X Training. Or Cross training. Runners should look at doing other training to improve on other aspects of their fitness, such as swimming and cycling as these are low impact and good as recovery training. Or core work as a runner relies much more on their core while running than they may realise!
Y is for Yoga. To stretch or not to stretch? Before or after running? It's best to find out what works for you, but some stretches, especially hip ones can be beneficial to runners.
Z is for ZZzz. Get some! Sleep is very important in the recovery of runners.
This is so well done. Loved the very fitting definitions for all the running terminology. Finding a letter to match a proper running term is very impressive. Was looking to find a button to share on Twitter but found your post on your feed. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comment, really pleased that you enjoyed it :) I'll check to see if I have a sharing button!
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