footracing
Running for speed
Footracing is competitive running on foot, the oldest and most elemental form of athletic contest.
The term covers everything from sprints to marathons, whether on track, road, or trail: She took up footracing in her forties.
Also spelled as two words.
Long-distance footrace
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- relayStage-by-stage transmission
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
- steeplechaseObstacle course race
dash · ultramarathon · middle-distance · long-distance · racewalk · mile · 5K · 10K
Brief maximum-speed effort
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- paceSpeed of movement
- quicknessState of being fast
burst · surge · momentum · dash · explosive · breakaway · blazing · blistering
Capacity for sustained effort
- distanceSpace between two points
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
hydration · nutrition · glycogen · pacing · recovery · fueling · electrolytes · cramping
Extended single footstep
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- pacingRate of movement
- biomechanicsScience of organism movement
- formShape or document
gait · footstrike · turnover · kick · lean · breathing · drafting · surging
Increases temperature
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- qualifiersWords limiting scope
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- meetCome into contact
Olympics · nationals · semifinals · personal-best · podium · medal · qualifying · seeding
marathon
Long-distance footrace
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- relayStage-by-stage transmission
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
steeplechase · dash · ultramarathon · middle-distance · long-distance · racewalk · mile · 5K · 10K · half-marathon
sprint
Brief maximum-speed effort
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- paceSpeed of movement
quickness · burst · surge · momentum · dash · explosive · breakaway · blazing · blistering
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- distanceSpace between two points
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
fatigue · hydration · nutrition · glycogen · pacing · recovery · fueling · electrolytes · cramping · base-building
stride
Extended single footstep
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- pacingRate of movement
- biomechanicsScience of organism movement
form · gait · footstrike · turnover · kick · lean · breathing · drafting · surging · fartlek
heats
Increases temperature
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- qualifiersWords limiting scope
- championshipCompetition for top rank
meet · Olympics · nationals · semifinals · personal-best · podium · medal · qualifying · seeding · brackets
singlet
Sleeveless athletic garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- bibMealtime chest covering
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
footracingmotor racing
Competitive vehicular speed events
auto racing · motorcycle racing · air racing · cycling · swimming
footracingstanding still
Absence of motion
sitting · immobility · inactivity · stationary · rest
foot, race, racing, footed, footer, footers, footing, footings, footwork