Anaerobic= without oxygen, usually used to describe very high intensity exercise (going anaerobic).
VO2 max= aerobic capacity, maximum amount of oxygen that can be utilized by your body during activity.
Aerobic= using oxygen to generate energy.
Heart rate monitor (HRM)= a device that measures the electrical activity of the heart this may be through a wrist based monitor, chest strap, or in ear monitor.
But this method only provides a rough estimation.
Maximum Heart Rate (MHR)= the highest number of contractions your heart can make in one minute a common way to estimate this is to take 220- your age= max HR.
Resting Heart Rate (RHR)= your heart rate when you first wake up in the morning and before getting out of bed.
Heart rate (HR)= the contraction of the heart, usually measured as beats per minute (bpm).
BQ (Boston Qualify)= the Boston Marathon requires runners to meet certain time standards based on age and gender.
IAAF= International Association of Athletics Federations the worldwide organization that governs running.
Tri/triathlon= a race which involves swimming, cycling and running, the most common triathlon distances include the sprint (750m swim, 20km bike, 5k run), Olympic or standard (1.5k/40km/10k), ½ Ironman (1.2 miles/56 miles/13.1 miles), Ironman (2.4 miles/112 miles/26.2miles).
Ultra marathon= any distance greater than 26.2 miles but typically referring to a 50k race or beyond.
93 mile, metric mile, 3 3/4 laps around track
1200 meter = 3/4 mile, three laps around a standard track.
800 meters = 1/2 mile, two laps around a standard track.
400 meters= 1/4 mile, one lap around a standard track.
200 meters= 1/2 lap around a standard track.
100 meters= shortest common sprint race held outdoors.
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