Jog (v). Slow running or fast walking. Despite years of research and argument, no one can quantify the lines that separate jogging from running or walking. Jogging, therefore, is in the eye of the jogger. I was going to go running, but decided to do an easy jog instead.
Kilometer (n). A unit of measure that is used for every distance race except marathons and half marathons, which for no apparent reason are still measured in miles. See also: American arrogance.
Right of Way (n). The basic rule of thumb for right of way situations seems to be as follows: we always think we have it, in all situations, and at all times. If you are in a crosswalk, you have the right of way. If you are dashing across a street without a crosswalk, you have the right of way. If you are running across a road-cut in the Burke Gilman Trail? That’s correct. You have the right of way. Running four abreast on a narrow trail and faced with an oncoming mountain biker? Right of way. Running in a bike lane because you like the paved surface better than that of the sidewalk right next to it? Right of way. Never mind that in all of these situations you probably don’t have the right of way according to the actual law.
Running (n, v(ger.)) Walking really fast. Historically reserved for the purpose of fleeing danger or pursuing prey. Now running is a something we do for recreation and fitness, even though there are perfectly good bicycles to be found everywhere.
Pain (n). The inevitable result of running. Contrary to popular opinion, there is no distinction to be made between “good” pain and “bad” pain. Pain, by definition, is negative. Bad. The physiological purpose of pain is to signal you that something is wrong with your body. So…by all means, run “through” that pain. Sheesh.
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