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GLOSSARY

Running without shoes or with minimalist footwear

The phase of training focused on developing endurance and aerobic capacity

The initial phase of training focused on building aerobic endurance

The proportion of fat, muscle, and other tissues in the body

A state of extreme fatigue and loss of energy during a run

The number of steps a runner takes per minute

Increasing carbohydrate intake before a race to maximize glycogen stores

A macronutrient providing energy for exercise

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