Running Terms

Aerobic Conditioning
Training that improves endurance. Used to refer to running or other exercise at an intensity that's sufficiently easy for your respiratory and cardiovascular systems to deliver all or most of the oxygen required by your muscles, and slow enough that lactic acid doesn't appreciably build up in your muscles. Generally, you can sustain a slow aerobic pace for long periods of time, provided you have the endurance to go long distances.
Bandit
A bandit is one who runs an official road race without officially registering for the event or paying registration fees. Bandits are popular in large races that sell out fast, and are generally frowned upon by the running community. While banditing may appear innocent at first, a bandit may actually end up taking resources from registered runners, from water to race medals to even the attention of emergency medical staff.
C25K
Acronym for couch to 5K, a beginner training plan to take non-runners from "the couch" to running their first 5K.
DNF
"Did not finish." This can be due to pulling yourself out of a race, or simply not finishing in a designated course time.
Easy Run
A slow run done at a conversational pace.

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