Running Lingo Made Simple: Explaining Common Phrases Used by Runners

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Running has a language of its own with terms that can range from obscure to downright hilarious. Training terms like tempo runs and fartleks can sound like gibberish if you’re newer to the sport. We’re probably even guilty on this show of using some of this running lingo without explaining first what it means. That ends today, because this show is all about helping you to understand common terms used by runners.

Whether you’re with a running group or getting ready for a race, you might overhear some of this running lingo and wonder what it means. Coach Hayley is answering these questions by covering the most common or bizarre terms runners like to throw around. This way, you can understand the unique vocabulary of running or even use some of these phrases to impress your running friends.

Some of the training terms we’ll cover include:

• What is a fartlek run?
• Is there a difference between a PR and a PB?
• What does it mean to sandbag a run?
• Why you might experience runger if you’re training for a marathon

There’s too many running terms to cover them all but we handpicked the best ones for you to know so let’s get into it!

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