| 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. |
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| | | "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." |
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| Swedish, 1940s |
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| 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 |
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