Aerobic- Exercise done with oxygen.
Anaerobic- Exercise when the body's usage of oxygen is greater than oxygen intake.
Anaerobic Threshold- The point at which muscle efficiency is grater than oxygen intake.
Chute- Area past the finish line where runners are given finish cards or sticks.
Cross Country- Team sport involving running over varied terrain.
Date Pace- The pace at which the runner is currently able to maintain.
Double Dual Meet- A meet involving 3 teams in which two meets are run and scored at the same time.
Dual Meet- A meet between two teams.
False Start- A runner leaving the starting line early. All runners are returned to the line for a restart.
Fartlek- A type of distance run where the runner varies their pace and may add mental simulations into the practice run. A Swedish term meaning "speed play".
Goal Pace- The pace at which the runner would like to be able to maintain by the end of the season.
Intervals- Faster paced runs done over a shorter distance with a rest in between.
Pace- Rate of speed maintained over a prolonged distance.
Pack- Any group running in close proximity.
PR- (Personal Record), referring to a best time of a cross country course for the season, or career.
Pick-ups- During warm-up; short distance sprints to assist proper preparation for the race.
Race Pace- The pace at which a runner runs or hopes to run during a race.
Split- A time given at a particular point during the race. Ex. at the 1 mile marks and at the 2 mile marks on the course.
Regional- A meet which individuals and teams must qualify in order to attend the State Meet
Starting Box- Designated area to which a team is assigned for the start of a race.
Surge- A gradual increase in speed as a tactical move.
XC- It stands for Cross Country, the "X" for cross, and the "C" for country.
Anaerobic- Exercise when the body's usage of oxygen is greater than oxygen intake.
Anaerobic Threshold- The point at which muscle efficiency is grater than oxygen intake.
Chute- Area past the finish line where runners are given finish cards or sticks.
Cross Country- Team sport involving running over varied terrain.
Date Pace- The pace at which the runner is currently able to maintain.
Double Dual Meet- A meet involving 3 teams in which two meets are run and scored at the same time.
Dual Meet- A meet between two teams.
False Start- A runner leaving the starting line early. All runners are returned to the line for a restart.
Fartlek- A type of distance run where the runner varies their pace and may add mental simulations into the practice run. A Swedish term meaning "speed play".
Goal Pace- The pace at which the runner would like to be able to maintain by the end of the season.
Intervals- Faster paced runs done over a shorter distance with a rest in between.
Pace- Rate of speed maintained over a prolonged distance.
Pack- Any group running in close proximity.
PR- (Personal Record), referring to a best time of a cross country course for the season, or career.
Pick-ups- During warm-up; short distance sprints to assist proper preparation for the race.
Race Pace- The pace at which a runner runs or hopes to run during a race.
Split- A time given at a particular point during the race. Ex. at the 1 mile marks and at the 2 mile marks on the course.
Regional- A meet which individuals and teams must qualify in order to attend the State Meet
Starting Box- Designated area to which a team is assigned for the start of a race.
Surge- A gradual increase in speed as a tactical move.
XC- It stands for Cross Country, the "X" for cross, and the "C" for country.