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Lingo and Terms used by Runners

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Lingo and Terms used by Runners  Author – Ramyesh S  The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start!  ― John Bingham Author of “No Need for Speed: A Beginner's Guide to the Joy of Running”  When I considered running a little seriously in 2022, I was fascinated by the fact that it is a skill that can  be honed with the power of knowledge and practice. Beginning to research in this area I came across  several terms and lingo used by the running community at large. In the spirit of the running season, I  am attempting to list the lingos and terms generally used, but be aware that this is not an exhaustive or  complete list.   I know this information might be redundant for some of you and might be enlightening for some. Either  way, feel free to leave comments or let me know the missing ones….   Common Running Distances & Formats  100 meters : shortest common sprint race held outdoor...