half-marathons
Shorter distance runs
Half-marathons is the plural of half-marathon, a foot race covering 13.1 miles—exactly half the distance of a standard marathon.
The half-marathon has become the most popular road race distance, attracting both serious runners and newcomers: She's training for her first half-marathon.
The distance also serves as a stepping stone to the full marathon.
Mealtime chest covering
- corralFenced livestock enclosure
- splitsDivides into parts
- pacerTempo-setting individual or device
- PRStrategic communication management
podium · medal · finisher · cutoff · spectators · cheering · expo · registration
Pace-building training drills
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- mileageDistance traveled by vehicle
- cross-trainingMulti-activity fitness approach
- fartlekVariable-pace continuous training
Metric distance units
split · marker · out-and-back · loop · point-to-point · elevation · terrain · turnaround
Supplying energy source
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- bananasCurved yellow fruit
- orangesRound citrus with segments
Capacity for sustained effort
- pacingRate of movement
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
fitness · cardiovascular · threshold · lactate · breathing · determination · grit
Sleeveless athletic garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
bib
Mealtime chest covering
PR · podium · medal · finisher · cutoff · spectators · cheering · expo · registration
speedwork
Pace-building training drills
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- mileageDistance traveled by vehicle
- cross-trainingMulti-activity fitness approach
fartlek · base-building · coach · buildup
kilometers
Metric distance units
halfway · split · marker · out-and-back · loop · point-to-point · elevation · terrain · turnaround · measured
fueling
Supplying energy source
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- bananasCurved yellow fruit
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- pacingRate of movement
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
conditioning · fitness · cardiovascular · threshold · lactate · breathing · determination · grit
singlet
Sleeveless athletic garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
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Long-distance road races
ultramarathons · sprints · 100-meter dashes · fun runs · 10Ks
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