a long-distance athletic event where competitors must maintain contact with the ground and keep their leading leg straight

marcia atletica, camminata veloce
a type of race that takes place on natural outdoor surfaces such as fields, hills, and woods

corsa campestre
a form of long-distance running that takes place on paved roads

corsa su strada, running su strada
a running distance that is longer than a standard marathon

ultra maratona, corsa di ultra distanza
a sport that involves using acrobatic movements to navigate obstacles and terrain, often in urban environments, with an emphasis on creativity and self-expression

parkour, arte dello spostamento
(running) the number of steps in every one minute

cadenza, ritmo
(running) the way the foot makes contact with the ground during each stride

contatto del piede, impatto del piede
a sustained effort at a comfortably hard pace, typically faster than a runner's normal training pace

corsa a tempo, corsa a ritmo sostenuto
a sustained period of continuous running at a moderate to high intensity

corsa di lunga distanza, mezzofondo
a racing strategy in which the runner runs faster in the second half comparing to the first half of the race

split negativo, frazionamento negativo
a race where participants move swiftly on foot to reach a specific distance or finish line

corsa, gara di corsa
the euphoric feeling experienced after a challenging run due to the release of endorphins

l'ebbrezza del corridore, l'euforia del runner
the running races ranging from 800 meters to 1,500 meters in length

corsa di mezzofondo
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