Word of the Day: Fartlek

Can you pronounce fartlek?

Friday, October 4, 2024

noun 1. A system of training for distance runners in which the terrain and pace are continually varied to eliminate boredom and enhance psychological aspects of conditioning. "Today my coach has me doing fartlek training, combining sprints, slow runs, and hill challenges." "As the marathon approached, Angie switched to fartlek training to prepare herself for the extended distance." "Eric does long fartlek runs on Sundays to keep his training routine varied." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Swedish, 1940s From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings Stop giggling — "fartlek" is a word borrowed from Swedish, in which "fart" means "speed" and "lek" means "play." Fartlek is a type of training for runners that uses quick changes in speed to improve endurance and address psychological aspects of the sport. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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