tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post3009781715462102134..comments2023-04-03T04:33:16.193-04:00Comments on Run Like a Girl: A Glossary of TermsRun Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02682115305577613256noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-15764409868885964052009-03-07T10:50:00.000-05:002009-03-07T10:50:00.000-05:00I hear you about the terminology. I do Long runs, ...I hear you about the terminology. <BR/>I do Long runs, interval training (so like 2 x 400 at 10k pace, etc), tempo (3-6 miles at race pace). And easy runs.Natalie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070938772436207301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-1227284208202167472009-03-05T18:42:00.000-05:002009-03-05T18:42:00.000-05:00Well, and then you go and think you have the defin...Well, and then you go and think you have the definition all down and realize someone else's definition is entirely different!<BR/><BR/>I'm with Linsey--my runs are easy, intervals, tempo (sustained faster speed after warmup), or long.<BR/><BR/>It's working so far. But kudos to you for wanting to expand your vocabulary!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-75278368092596392652009-03-05T15:59:00.000-05:002009-03-05T15:59:00.000-05:00Hey, I don't have the best suggestions for breakfa...Hey, I don't have the best suggestions for breakfast options because I'm addicted to oatmeal and that's all I eat. Once a week I change it up though and have 2 whole wheat ego waffles. <BR/><BR/>what about making smoothies? Do you like them?Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-16465496220281584812009-03-04T19:48:00.000-05:002009-03-04T19:48:00.000-05:00I love Rookie on the Run's list!I love Rookie on the Run's list!Felice Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038461010518039172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-56559311660040482442009-03-04T15:35:00.000-05:002009-03-04T15:35:00.000-05:00the terms definitely throw a wrench or two in! i d...the terms definitely throw a wrench or two in! i don't know of any helpful 'dictionaries' but i just try to keep my runs pretty simple... <BR/>tempo = hard<BR/>regular = whatever pace feels comfortable for the day<BR/>long = long, and slower than regular<BR/>speed = reps/intervals on the track<BR/>if i had to try to remember all the different terms and what pace i needed for each of them i'd probably end up doing all my runs "regular" :)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-19431782755234050422009-03-04T14:46:00.000-05:002009-03-04T14:46:00.000-05:00I think different training plans/articles use diff...I think different training plans/articles use different terms, so your confusion is normal! There is one good explanation at http://www.mcmillanrunning.com/training4.htm but I expect it isn't comprehensive and other coaches may interpret the terms differently.tfhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735303292996192352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-28793011914805311222009-03-04T09:07:00.000-05:002009-03-04T09:07:00.000-05:00I am so with you. I am new to running and all of t...I am so with you. I am new to running and all of these terms (Fartlek???) really confuse me. Glossary would be nice.ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-30255643790516997162009-03-03T22:52:00.000-05:002009-03-03T22:52:00.000-05:00I'll be checking back to see if you find any answe...I'll be checking back to see if you find any answers... I'm confused on all these terms, too. My personal vocab classifies all runs as:<BR/>1) long<BR/>2) longer<BR/>3) hilly<BR/>4) flat<BR/>5) yucky<BR/>6) awesome<BR/><BR/>I'm curious to see what you find out!Rookie on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807134605589985418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-52722599748021958042009-03-03T22:21:00.000-05:002009-03-03T22:21:00.000-05:00Since I can barely remember to run slow when I nee...Since I can barely remember to run slow when I need to go a long distance, I obviously haven't figured out what any of them mean...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-61388406314977773422009-03-03T21:09:00.000-05:002009-03-03T21:09:00.000-05:00Oh hun, I am still learning and half the time, whe...Oh hun, I am still learning and half the time, when I do know what some of those things are, I don't always do them!teacherwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791382386588836461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-2417589916879306802009-03-03T20:54:00.000-05:002009-03-03T20:54:00.000-05:00you know I found a great glossary online once but ...you know I found a great glossary online once but I can't remember where and of course I didn't bookmark it. Read your comment that you come up with running commercials too! I am also glad I'm not the only one (and I'm sure there are others like us!) Great blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-57087691894172369712009-03-03T20:30:00.000-05:002009-03-03T20:30:00.000-05:00I have the same problem. I recently realized that...I have the same problem. I recently realized that I had calculated all of my tempo paces for the FIRST program wrong because I was translating the initials wrong. Oops. And don't even get me started on the whole km to miles thing . . . makes my head spin.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644559746937011062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-49088051321641153802009-03-03T20:14:00.000-05:002009-03-03T20:14:00.000-05:00I'm just as lost as you are with the various types...I'm just as lost as you are with the various types of runs!<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to hear what you and Marci have up your sleeves!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-68331288415820515012009-03-03T19:48:00.000-05:002009-03-03T19:48:00.000-05:00I think there are a variety of ways to interpret t...I think there are a variety of ways to interpret the same terms depending on the resource you read, thus the confusion. IMarcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514393906061742296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-91662006312461434442009-03-03T19:37:00.000-05:002009-03-03T19:37:00.000-05:00my brain is mush with all the new vocab etc, and n...my brain is mush with all the new vocab etc, and now that i've thrown heart rate training into the mix, it's even more confusing! Looking forward to the announcement!Mel-2nd Chanceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040126521403230005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-40808703673165768072009-03-03T18:15:00.000-05:002009-03-03T18:15:00.000-05:00If you find a good answer, post it so I'm sure not...If you find a good answer, post it so I'm sure not to miss it. I'm constantly looking up terms on runners world as I come across them.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-6336818532732462522009-03-03T18:11:00.000-05:002009-03-03T18:11:00.000-05:00I have been running for years and I still get conf...I have been running for years and I still get confused... I just do what feels good.Janice {Run Far}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15336320481965470701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-91311930913664504722009-03-03T17:55:00.000-05:002009-03-03T17:55:00.000-05:00oh man someone just did a post about this...shoot ...oh man someone just did a post about this...shoot let me see if I can find it, there were some very good explainations...maybe it was Making Waves who asked a question and got good answers.RunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664797591515179228.post-63918270123980719482009-03-03T17:43:00.000-05:002009-03-03T17:43:00.000-05:00Not sure about continuous or steady run...I pretty...Not sure about continuous or steady run...I pretty sure they mean tempo. Here is a great link to glossary of running terms:<BR/><BR/>http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-267--439-0,00.htmlChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00568688841819816336noreply@blogger.com