📏 AS (Specific Allure) : Target speed for a given distance (ex.: AS42 = marathon pace).

🐌 EF (Fundamental Endurance) : Comfortable look where you can Talk without running out of breath.

🏁 MT (Marathon Tempo) : Specific marathon pace, a good mix between comfort and intensity.

🔥 Anaerobic threshold : When the lactic acid accumulates and where it really starts to burn.

🚀 VMA (Maximum Aerobic Speed) : How fast your lungs work All they have.

⚡ PMA (Maximum Aerobic Power) : Power version of the VMA, very useful in trail and bike.

📈 VO2 Max : Quantity of oxygen that your body can use during exercise. The higher the better! You can calculate your VMA with our tool

❤️ FCM (Maximum Heart Rate) : Maximum number of heart beats per minute. Individual, but often estimated at 220 - your age.‍

🎵 BPM (Beats Per Minute) : Your live heart rate, often displayed on your watch.

🔋 RC (Cardiac Reserve) : Difference between FCM and rest frequency. A good indicator of progress.

⛽ Glycogen : The main source of energy for your muscles. When there are more... there are more!

🎭 Fartlek : Speed game where you speed up and slow down As we want. Super fun!

🔄 Aerobic Threshold Anaerobic Power Ranges (GSAPA) : Chaining rhythms to improve power and stamina.

⚡ HIT (High Intensity Training) : Ultra explosive sessions with minimal rest phases.

🏃 LSF (Long Slow Distance) : Long run at a pace tranquil, perfect for developing stamina.

🎯 Negative Split : Race strategy where We accelerate on the second half. (The pros' brand 😎)

🦵 DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) : Aches that happen 24 to 48 hours after a big effort.

😫 TFL (Iliotibial Band Syndrome) : Pain on the side of the knee, Trailer nightmare.

MRI (Muscle Stiffness Index) : Your ability to take shocks without exploding.

💀 Overtraining : Too much effort, not enough recovery = performances that Collapse.

🔥 WU (Warm-Up) : Warm-up, mandatory for avoid breakage.

📱 Strava : The ultimate app to track your performance, compare with friends and collect kudos.

👣 Cadence (CDL - Pace Rate) : Number of steps per minute, Objective: 180 for an effective stride.

📏 AF (Stride Range) : Distance covered at each step. Too short = ineffective, too long = risk of injury.

‍🏔️ D+ (Positive Elevation) : Total number of meters climbed during a trail. The higher it is, the more it stings.

⏳ QT (Qualifying Time) : Qualifying time for big races (e.g. Boston, UTMB).

❌ DNF (Did Not Finish) : When you give up before the finish line... and that we regret it.‍

🎛️ AT (Allure Threshold) : Critical zone between sustainable effort and red zone.

🥾 Trail : Race in the middle of nature, with trails, D+ and galleys.
🏃 ‍ ♂️ UTMB (Mont-Blanc Ultra Trail) : The legendary 170 km race around Mont-Blanc. The Holy Grail of trailers!
🚶 Active Market : Technique for manage the effort in ultra-trail on the climbs.

🏅 Kipchoge : The marathon GOAT, first under 2 hours. “No Human Is Limited”.
🏃 Jogging : Word used by those who don't really run (the real ones talk about “running”).
🏆 Strava Segment : A virtual challenge where you try to beat the record for a course. Fierce and addictive.

With this glossary, you have all the keys to deciphering the language of runners. Whether it's to shine in a club, structure your workouts or impress your friends on Strava, you are now familiar with running jargon!

Ready to put this knowledge into practice on the track, asphalt, or trails?