Kaizen Glossary

TheRunningGlossary

Discover TheRunningGlossary,yourgo-toguideforrunningterminology.FrompacingandintervaltrainingtoVO2maxandtapering,learnthekeytermseveryrunnerneedstoknow.Perfectforbeginnersandseasonedathleteslookingtoenhancetheirtrainingknowledge.

All Categories

• Race & Event Terms

  • 10K
  • 5K
  • Age group
  • Bib number
  • Boston Qualifier (BQ)
  • Fun run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Masters division
  • Podium finish
  • Relay race
  • Track race

• Injuries & Recovery

  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Active recovery
  • Blisters
  • Chafing
  • Cramps
  • Dehydration
  • Ice bath
  • Muscle strain
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Shin splints

• General Running Terms

  • Aerobic
  • Anaerobic
  • Cadence
  • Endurance
  • Pace
  • Runner’s high

• Physiological Terms

  • Aerobic capacity
  • Dehydration
  • Max heart rate
  • VO2 Max

• Footwear & Gear

  • Arch support
  • Carbon-plated shoes
  • GPS watch
  • Running shoes

• Nutrition & Hydration

  • BCAA (Branched-Chain Amino Acids)
  • Carb loading
  • Electrolyte replacement
  • Post-run meal

• Training & Workout Terms

  • Base training
  • Cross-training
  • Hill training
  • Pyramid workout

• Mental & Motivational Terms

  • Burnout
  • Goal setting
  • Mental toughness

• Running Communities & Concepts

  • Couch to 5K
  • Marathon Maniacs

• Race Prediction & Kaizen Metrics

  • Critical Speed
  • Dynamic Pacing

• Terrain & Weather

  • Altitude training
  • Cold-weather running