long-distance running
Miles and miles
Long-distance running is competitive or recreational running over extended distances, typically five kilometers or more.
The term covers everything from 10K races to marathons and ultramarathons.
Long-distance runners develop endurance through sustained aerobic training: She took up long-distance running to train for her first marathon.
Capacity for sustained effort
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- determinationFirmness of purpose
tenacity · fortitude · mental toughness · patience · discipline · dedication · consistency · staying power
Distance traveled by vehicle
- tempo runSustained fast-paced training
- intervalDuration between two points
- long runExtended period ahead
- recovery runEasy effort following intensity
fartlek · base building · periodization · overtraining · rest day · cross-training · easy pace · taper
Long-distance footrace
- half-marathon13.1-mile running event
- ultramarathonRace longer than 26.2 miles
- 10KSEC-required yearly disclosure
- personal bestOne's top performance
pace · splits · finish line · bib · aid station · water stop · spectators · course
Sleeveless athletic garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- GPS watchSatellite-linked wrist device
- energy gelPortable athletic fuel packet
electrolytes · compression socks · blisters · chafing · foam roller · headlamp · reflective gear · racing flats
Requiring free oxygen
- heart rateCardiac contractions per minute
- VO2 maxPeak oxygen consumption rate
- oxygen uptakeBody absorbing breathed gas
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
circulation · blood flow · pulse · resting heart rate · cardiac output · oxygenation · cardiopulmonary · heart rate zone
Endurance racing beyond marathons
- singletrackNarrow recreational path
- elevation gainTotal altitude increase traveled
- switchbackReversing mountain path
- terrainLand's physical features
technical · descent · ascent · trail shoes · creek crossing · wilderness · ridge · summit
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
determination · tenacity · fortitude · mental toughness · patience · discipline · dedication · consistency · staying power · willpower
mileage
Distance traveled by vehicle
- tempo runSustained fast-paced training
- intervalDuration between two points
- long runExtended period ahead
recovery run · fartlek · base building · periodization · overtraining · rest day · cross-training · easy pace · taper · coach
marathon
Long-distance footrace
- half-marathon13.1-mile running event
- ultramarathonRace longer than 26.2 miles
- 10KSEC-required yearly disclosure
personal best · pace · splits · finish line · bib · aid station · water stop · spectators · course · medal
singlet
Sleeveless athletic garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- GPS watchSatellite-linked wrist device
energy gel · electrolytes · compression socks · blisters · chafing · foam roller · headlamp · reflective gear · racing flats · orthotics
aerobic
Requiring free oxygen
- heart rateCardiac contractions per minute
- VO2 maxPeak oxygen consumption rate
- oxygen uptakeBody absorbing breathed gas
cardio · circulation · blood flow · pulse · resting heart rate · cardiac output · oxygenation · cardiopulmonary · heart rate zone · cardiovascular fitness
ultrarunning
Endurance racing beyond marathons
- singletrackNarrow recreational path
- elevation gainTotal altitude increase traveled
- switchbackReversing mountain path
terrain · technical · descent · ascent · trail shoes · creek crossing · wilderness · ridge · summit · nature
- cardio exercisesjogging, cycling, swimming, aerobics, HIIT
- endurancestamina, endure, perseverance, persistence, staying power
- Endurance Sportsmarathon, ultrarunning, ironman, triathlon, half marathon
long-distance runninginactivity
Lack of movement
sedentary lifestyle · standing still · rest · sitting · immobility