Summary

In this podcast episode, Cher and Carina discuss running terms and jargon. Carina introduces common running terms and asks Cher for her thoughts on them. They cover acronyms like PB (personal best) and PR (personal record), as well as terms like DNS (did not start) and DNF (did not finish). They also discuss terms like starting corral, splits, taper, strides, and fartlek. Cher learns the meanings of these terms and finds the running jargon both amusing and educational.

Takeaways

Running has its own set of terms and jargon that may be unfamiliar to non-runners.

Acronyms like PB and PR refer to personal best and personal record, respectively.

DNS stands for did not start, indicating a runner who signed up for a race but couldn't participate.

DNF stands for did not finish, indicating a runner who started a race but couldn't complete it.

Starting corrals are used in larger races to organize runners based on their expected finish times.

Splits refer to the time intervals in a run, often measured in miles.

Tapering is the process of reducing mileage and intensity before a race to prepare the body for peak performance.

Strides are short bursts of speed during a run, typically lasting 10-15 seconds.

Fartlek is a type of interval workout with varying intervals and no specific structure.

Understanding running terms and jargon can help runners communicate and navigate the running community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Running Terms and Jargon

07:14 Understanding Starting Corrals and Waves

09:15 Decoding Splits and Tempo Runs

09:57 Tapering and Strides: Fine-tuning Your Training

12:12 The Quirky Side of Running: Fartlek Workouts