Here is a brief glossary of terms used in triathlon training and triathlon racing.
70.3 - This term is used to describe a Half Ironman race distance, which is a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike an 13.1 mile run.
140.6 – This term is used to describe an Ironman distance, which is a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run.
1/2 IM - This term is used to describe a Half Ironman race distance, which is a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike an 13.1 mile run.
1/2 Mary – This term describes a half marathon, or a 13.1 mile run.
10k - This translates to 6.2 miles.
2 a Day - This is a term referring to completing two workouts each day.
40/30/30 - This is a term referring to calorie percentages for carbs, proteins and fats.
5k - This translates to 3.1 miles.
Aero Bars - These are handlebars on a bicycle that face forward and that have places where you can place your elbows. These aero bars make it possible for triathletes to maintain a more comfortable and more aerodynamic position on the bike.
Aerobic Exercise - This is a term used to describe any type of exercise that is performed at a moderate level of intensity over an extended period of time in order to maintain a slightly elevated heart rate. Swimming, biking or running for long periods of time at a moderate pace are also considered to be aerobic exercises.
AG - This is an acronym for Age Group.
AHR – This is an acronym for Average Heart Rate.
Anaerobic Exercise – This is an initial phase of exercise, or it can be used to describe short, intense bursts of exertion such as in jumping, sprinting and weight lifting.
Anaerobic Threshold – This is the exercise intensity level at which lactic acid is being produced more quickly than it is capable of being metabolized, meaning that it begins to accumulate within the blood stream.
Aquabike - This is the swimming stage followed by the biking stage without a running stage.
AR – This is an acronym for Adventure Racing.
AT – This is an acronym for Anaerobic Threshold.
ATP - This is an acronym for Annual Training Plan.
Basal Metabolic Rate – This is the amount of energy that is expended while you are at rest in an environment that is neutrally temperate in a stage where your digestive system is currently inactive, requiring approximately 12 hours worth of fasting, known as the post absorptive state.
Base – This is the solid foundation for fitness that you use to build speed and power.
Bike Porn – This is a slang term for photographs of brand new bicycles that colleagues and team mates pass around for showing off.
BMR - This is an acronym for Basal Metabolic Rate.
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Originally posted 2009-11-23 03:50:30. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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