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race walking

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

Ex: She trained daily to improve her technique in race walking. 
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cross-country running

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

Ex: Cross-country running requires a lot of endurance because the course can be very challenging. 
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road running

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

Ex: The marathoner focused on road running to prepare for the upcoming race. 
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ultra running

a running distance that is longer than a standard marathon

Ex: His passion for ultra running drives him to continuously push his limits. 
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freerunning

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

Ex: He spent hours practicing freerunning in the park, jumping off benches and flipping over rails. 
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cadence
cadence
[noun]

a recurring pattern of beats or movements that creates a sense of rhythm

Ex: The runner's footsteps formed a steady cadence on the trail. 
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foot strike

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

Ex: With practice, he corrected his foot strike, leading to faster race times. 
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tempo run
tempo run
[noun]

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

Ex: His coach instructed him to maintain a steady tempo pace throughout the tempo run. 
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long-distance running

a sustained period of continuous running at a moderate to high intensity

Ex: Many athletes prefer long-distance running as a form of stress relief. 
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negative split

a racing strategy in which the runner runs faster in the second half comparing to the first half of the race

Ex: She ran a negative split in the marathon, finishing the second half faster than the first. 
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run
run
[noun]

a race where participants move swiftly on foot to reach a specific distance or finish line

Ex: She trained for months for the 5K charity run in her community. 
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runner's high

the euphoric feeling experienced after a challenging run due to the release of endorphins

Ex: The intensity of the uphill climb was rewarded with an incredible runner's high on the descent. 
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middle-distance running

the running races ranging from 800 meters to 1,500 meters in length

Ex: She's training specifically for middle-distance running. 
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sprint
sprint
[noun]

a type of running in which one runs full speed in a short distance

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to run
to run
[Verb]

to run for doing exercise or as a sport

Ex: As part of his training routine, the athlete runs several miles each day. 
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