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You're currently on:Glossary of Running and Jogging Terms - L - M - NL-Carnitine -- a nutritional supplement claimed to increase the body’s capacity for burning fat. The Food and Drug administration does not evaluate the claims of nutritional supplements; while studies have shown it may help strengthen a weakened heart, but the supplement’s fat burning properties are doubted Lactic Acid – a chemical derived from the body’s process of extracting energy from carbohydrates, causes muscle fatigue and pain after a hard workout Log – a documentation of your progress through workouts Marathon – a long distance race of 42.195 kilometers or 26 miles, 385 yards Master – runners 40 years old or older Maximum Heart Rate – the fastest speed your “Heart Rate” may attain Medial – the inner arch of a foot or shoe Medial Post – a denser wedge of midsole cushioning in the “Medial” region to provide “Pronation” control Metric Mile – 1600 meters, the rounded metric distance closest to a standard mile or four laps around the 400 meter track, an actual mile is 1609 meters Microfiber – a material made of small fibers tightly wrapped, valued for its quick drying, and wind and water resistance
Mile – 5,280 feet or 1,609 meters Motion Control – a feature of the shoe’s construction intended to guide the foot’s form and movement, often in an attempt to correct “Pronation” problems
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