4 Terms
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Track and field
Glycogen
Sports; Track and field
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"; ...
Fat
Sports; Track and field
Essential nutrient of body found in oils and meats; should comprise approximately 30% of calories in a runner's diet; overconsumption leads to increases in body fat; can be of three types: saturated, ...
Fat-burning
Sports; Track and field
Used to describe an exercise intensity which burns the most fat; science is still debating the appropriate intensity for maximal fat-burning; note: burning fat at the highest rate does not ...
Foul
Sports; Track and field
When an athlete jumps or throws over a line or circle which sets the limit of his/her approach.
Insole
Sports; Track and field
The removable inner part of a running shoe that sits on top of the midsole and provides cushioning and arch support
Intervals
Sports; Track and field
Type of workout where a set distance is run repeatedly with a recovery jog between; for example 6 times 400 metres with 100 metres recovery jog
Javelin
Sports; Track and field
The field event where athletes try to throw the javelin as far as possible.
