Athlete's glossary

Training process terms

Pace

Time per km/mile — 5:30/km

Taper

Volume reduction 1–2 weeks before a race

Heart rate zone

HR range for a training intensity

VO2max

Max oxygen uptake — endurance marker

Threshold

Pace where lactate still clears

Intervals

Alternating fast segments and rest

Fartlek

Free-form speed play

Long run (LSD)

Slow long weekend run

Cross-training

Another sport for recovery (bike, swim)

Periodization

Load cycles: base → peak → recovery

DOMS

Delayed soreness 24–72h after exercise

Supercompensation

Peak form after recovering from a load

1RM

One-rep max — weight for 1 rep

Progressive overload

Gradual increase of weight/volume