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cadence
The number of steps taken per minute.
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stride
One complete gait cycle, from contact of one foot to its next contact.
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pace
The time taken to cover a unit of distance.
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hill
A raised area of ground that creates an uphill or downhill section.
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sprint
A short burst of very fast running.
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interval
A defined period of effort or recovery within a session.
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recovery
A period or process of regaining capacity after effort.
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warm-up
A preparatory period of activity before the main session.
The runner’s toolkit
These are words runners and sports physios often share. The definitions distinguish pace from cadence and a complete stride from a single step. Find the terms, then compare what each describes.
Sources: HSS: running gait terminology, NHS: getting started with running.