Runner's Glossary of Running Terms

If you're new to running, you may not know what runners are talking about when they refer to their chip times. Find out what this road racing term means.

The cooldown is an important part of any run. Get the definition.

When running races, you'll find the corrals at the starting line. Find out exactly what corrals are.

Fartlek, a Swedish term that means "speed play", is a form of interval or speed training and can be very effective in improving your speed and endurance. Learn more about fartlek training.

Learn what your lactate threshold is and how to do improve it.

Find out exactly what is meant by a long run.

Find out what it means to be a masters runner.

Negative splitting is the ideal way to run a long distance race such as a half or full marathon. Find out what it means to run a negative split.

Many running injuries are caused by overtraining. Find out the definition of overtraining.

If you're new to running, you may not know what runners are talking about when they refer to their PR (Personal Record) or Personal Best (PB). Find out what this road racing term means.

Speedwork, also known as speed training, can help you run faster. Get the definition.

Splits are a common term used in running, especially in road racing or speed training. Get the definition.

Find out what stride are and how they can help you become a faster, more efficient runner.

Get the definition of supination, also known as underpronation.

Tapering is an important training phase for any long distance running event. Find out what tapering means.

Doing tempo runs on a regular basis can help you run faster. Get the definition of temp run.

Find out how you can run a faster race by "running the tangents."