Hamstring Strain
Micro-tears of the large muscles of the back of the thigh; can be treated by ice and stretching and strengthening exercises
Log
A record of your training and running that helps you stay motivated, monitor your progress and spot trends in your running
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Hash House Harriers
A social club of runners that has been described as “a drinking club with a running problem”; members, called “hashers”, are given colorful nicknames and club runs are modeled after the old English game of Hares and Hounds; the runs begin when one or two runners, called “hares”, set a trail that the other runners, known as “hounds”, try to follow
Minerals
Essential nutrient of body; must be ingested in the correct amounts in the body; aid in the processes which use the other nutrients and compose some of the structures of the body; may be obtained through diet or supplementation; overconsumption can be toxic
Glycogen
The form in which carbohydrates are stored in the body; there are two main stores of glycogen – the liver and the muscles; when glycogen stores are depleted athletes fatigue, “hit the wall”, “bonk”; stores can be maximally filled by eating a high carbohydrate diet leading up to an event
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Piriformis Syndrome
Pain in the buttocks resulting from a tight piriformis muscle pressing against the sciatic nerve; can be treated by stretching exercises for the buttocks
Medial Post
Denser midsole material (often gray) added to the medial (or arch side) of the midsole to provide stability and control excessive pronation
Glucose
Basic sugar; form of sugar into which all carbohydrates are first converted and appear in the blood
World Championships
Running and track and field championships held once every 2 years; almost as prestigious as the Olympics
Fast Twitch
Type of muscle fiber (cells which compose the muscles) which contract rapidly and powerfully but fatigue quickly
Prep
In the U.S., a high school athlete. From the term “preparatory school,” a school for preparing for college. Slightly different from the IAAF definition of “Junior.”
Midsole
The part of the running shoe between the upper and outsole that provides cushioning and support. Most midsoles are made of either EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) or polyurethane foam. EVA is lighter and more flexible than polyurethane, but it is not as durable. It can come in various densities with gray-colored EVA being denser than white. The denser, gray EVA is usually placed along the medial side of the shoe to provide stability and motion control and is often referred to as a “medial post.” Some midsoles have additional cushioning technology such as air, gel, grids, etc.
Plantar Fasciitis
Foot injury where there are micro-tears of the arch; especially painful in the morning; can be treated by stretching the arch and calves; massage with hands or rubbing foot on golf ball or shaving cream can; if untreated can lead to heel spurs (spur of bone from the heel bone)