Pace

Name, not speed

Pace, as a noun, refers to the speed at which something happens or is done.

As a verb, it means to walk back and forth, often due to anxiety or impatience: He set a brisk pace for the race. She paced the room waiting for news.

walking

step

Foot movement forward

tread · footfall · stroll · amble · march · plod · shuffle · strut · saunter · promenade

speed

tempo

Rate of musical performance

clip · stride · momentum · rhythm · gait · quickness · slowness · acceleration · timing · briskness

horse

gait

Locomotion pattern

  • ambleRelaxed, slow gait
  • trotPace between walk, canter
  • canterModerate equine gait

gallop · harness · trotter · racehorse · sulky · lateral · smooth · equestrian · horseback · riding

running

stride

Extended single footstep

footstrike · endurance · treadmill · mileage · tempo run · intervals · recovery · breathing · distance · training

racing

lap

One complete circuit

record · clock · timer · leader · rabbit · drafting · kick · surge · even · quarter

self-regulation

moderation

Avoidance of excess

burnout · overwork · rest · breaks · limits · boundaries · energy · conservation · patience · gradual

unit

Roman

Of ancient Italy's capital

march · ancient · measurement · distance · historical · legion · soldier · standard · geometric · surveying

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G