footracers
Runners in competition
Footracers are people who compete in races run on foot.
The term covers sprinters, distance runners, and marathon competitors alike: The footracers lined up at the starting blocks.
The word is straightforward but somewhat old-fashioned, with *runners* more common in contemporary usage.
Brief-race speed athletes
- marathonersPeople who complete 26.2-mile races
- runnersThose who race on foot
- athletesSports competitors
- competitorsThose seeking same goal
dashers · speedsters · contenders · rivals · finishers · qualifiers · champions · medalists
Footwear for athletic movement
- spikesSharp metal protrusions
- singletsSleeveless undergarments
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- compression socksTight legwear aiding blood flow
sweatbands · GPS watches · energy gels · moisture-wicking · sunglasses · visors · arm sleeves · reflective gear
Alternating hard and easy periods
- track workoutsStructured running at stadiums
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- mileageDistance traveled by vehicle
- warm-upsPreparatory physical exercises
cool-downs · periodization · base building · tapering · fartlek · speed work · splits · VO2 max
Of heart and blood vessels
- lung capacityBreath volume measurement
- stride lengthSpace between consecutive footfalls
- turnoverSales volume or attrition
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
gait · biomechanics · lean build · leg muscles · plantar fascia · shin splints · blisters · chafing
Brief straight-line footrace
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- 5K3.1-mile footrace
- 10KSEC-required yearly disclosure
- hurdlesFrames jumped in races
steeplechase · ultramarathon · track meet · fun run · Olympic trials · world championships · Boston Marathon · London Marathon
sprinters
Brief-race speed athletes
- marathonersPeople who complete 26.2-mile races
- runnersThose who race on foot
- athletesSports competitors
competitors · dashers · speedsters · contenders · rivals · finishers · qualifiers · champions · medalists · pace setters
running shoes
Footwear for athletic movement
compression socks · sweatbands · GPS watches · energy gels · moisture-wicking · sunglasses · visors · arm sleeves · reflective gear · starting blocks
interval training
Alternating hard and easy periods
- track workoutsStructured running at stadiums
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- mileageDistance traveled by vehicle
warm-ups · cool-downs · periodization · base building · tapering · fartlek · speed work · splits · VO2 max · coaching
cardiovascular
Of heart and blood vessels
- lung capacityBreath volume measurement
- stride lengthSpace between consecutive footfalls
- turnoverSales volume or attrition
cadence · gait · biomechanics · lean build · leg muscles · plantar fascia · shin splints · blisters · chafing · hydration
100-meter dash
Brief straight-line footrace
hurdles · steeplechase · ultramarathon · track meet · fun run · Olympic trials · world championships · Boston Marathon · London Marathon · parkrun
footracerscyclists
People who ride bicycles
swimmers · equestrians · race car drivers · rowers · kayakers
footracersspectators
Those who observe events
strollers · amblers · couch potatoes · bystanders · walkers