competitive running
Sprinting for medals
Competitive running is racing on foot against other runners, whether in sprints, middle distances, marathons, or ultramarathons.
The term distinguishes racing from recreational jogging or fitness running: She transitioned from casual jogging to competitive running after her first 5K.
Track and field, cross-country, and road racing all fall under the umbrella.
- road raceCompetition on public thoroughfares
- race dayScheduled competition event
- starting lineRace's initial position
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
- marathonLong-distance footrace
sprint · mental resilience · steeplechase · relay race · VO2 max · dash · spikes · tempo run · interval training · tapering · long runs · Parkrun · grit · pace · speedwork · lap · endurance · track
- track meetstrack meets, track events, field events, hurdles, relays
- cross-countrytrails, terrain, distance, endurance, hills
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