Track and field

Essential nutrient of body; runners should drink enough throughout the day to maintain clear urine and enough after a run to return to their pre-run body weights

Wicking

Sports; Track and field

The ability of a fibre to move moisture from your skin to the surface of the fabric so that it can evaporate and keep you more comfortable

Cool-down

Sports; Track and field

Slow, easy running done after a workout to help you recover more quickly

Creatine monohydrate

Sports; Track and field

Supplement designed to maximally fill the creatine phosphate stores (fuel for explosive movements like sprinting); little scientific evidence of its beneficial effects for distance runners

Cross-training

Sports; Track and field

Activities such as swimming and cycling that are used to increase conditioning and injury prevention for running or as a means of adding variety to workout schedule