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Across
- 1. First name of Mr Yasso inventor of the famous 800-meter marathon predictor workout
- 2. Last name of Peter the influential Boston-based running writer and marathoner
- 5. Footwear brand famous for its foot-shaped toe boxes and zero-drop platforms
- 7. To adjust your pacing when a sudden storm hits the race course
- 11. A basic delicious carbohydrate staple perfect for toast before a long morning effort
- 12. To wake up lazy glutes with monster walks before a workout
- 13. The highly flexible lower-leg joint prone to twisting on rocky trails
- 15. High-intensity, lung-burning zone where your body runs out of oxygen supply
- 17. The famous final street in Boston where marathoners sprint to the finish line
- 19. The healthcare company sponsor behind the World Marathon Majors
- 22. Your absolute highest quality athletic performance often abbreviated as PB or PR
- 23. Specialty balm applied to inner thighs and sports bra lines to prevent raw friction sores
- 27. The vital fluid tested in labs to monitor a runner's iron and ferritin levels
- 28. Painful fluid-filled bubbles on the toes or heels caused by friction and wet socks
- 30. A recurring race event that happens exactly once every year
- 31. A classic track drill used to improve knee drive and running posture
- 32. Chewable jelly-like carbohydrate sports fuels shaped like tiny legumes
- 33. The specific bracket (like 30-34) where you compete against peers for local podiums
- 34. An online training diary or website where runners share shoe reviews and race recaps
- 35. A grueling multi-sport workout combining a hard bike ride immediately followed by a run
- 37. The courageous mindset required to follow an aggressive race-day pacing strategy
- 38. The empowering title of Olympian Alexi Pappas's memoir and personal philosophy
- 40. The sudden catastrophic physical collapse that happens when your body completely runs out of carbs
- 41. Elite distance runner, author of "Brave", and Olympian Pappas
- 43. The physical vessel you must respect rest and properly fuel during a high-mileage block
- 44. The top-tier interview podcast that connects everyday runners with elite athletes (full phrase)
- 46. A runner who grinds out a 20-mile workout in freezing rain or blistering heat
- 48. An unregistered person who illegally runs a race without buying a bib
- 50. The historic prestigious marathon that requires a hard-fought qualifying time to enter
- 51. Popular running media host and creator of the highly rated "Ali on the Run Show"
- 52. Popular topical pain-relief gel that provides an intense cooling sensation to sore muscles
- 53. The flat lightning-fast World Marathon Major where world records are regularly broken
- 54. The pre-run routine of firing up dormant muscles
- 55. Tough training weekend schedule featuring a hard Saturday long run followed by a Sunday run
Down
- 1. The classic easily digestible yellow fruit waiting for you at every finish line
- 3. The fundamental action of pulling oxygen into your lungs during a hard interval repeat
- 4. The original pioneering brand of heavy-duty running strollers
- 6. The steady-state energy zone where you can comfortably chat with a running partner
- 8. Roadside oasis offering water
- 9. A necessary rest period taken during the off-season to allow muscles to fully heal
- 10. Single-leg stability needed to stay upright on technical root-filled trail routes
- 11. The heavy audible air exhalation that reveals exactly how hard you are working
- 14. To triumphantly conquer your previous personal best time on race day
- 16. An Epsom salt soak or icy tub session used to soothe throbbing muscles post-run
- 17. A secure tight hairstyle used to keep long hair from tangling during a windy race
- 18. Japanese running brand whose name translates to "Sound Mind, Sound Body"
- 19. German athletic brand famous for its three stripes and Lightstrike Pro foam
- 20. A dense carb-heavy pre-race breakfast staple often topped with peanut butter
- 21. Dumbbell-induced or high-mileage body soreness that disappears after a rest day
- 22. A carbonated carbohydrate-heavy adult beverage enjoyed by many at post-race parties
- 24. Prefix for the magical roll-on sticks that combat skin friction and raw spots
- 25. Nike's flagship carbon-plated racing shoe featuring dual Zoom Air pods
- 26. A simple adhesive strip used to protect heels or keep shirts from rubbing nipples raw
- 28. A running content creator who writes long-form articles about their marathon journey
- 29. The numbered piece of waterproof paper pinned to the front of your race shirt
- 35. The final half of an out-and-back route where you head toward home
- 36. The physical reward where your heart and muscles grow stronger from hard workouts
- 37. Garmin's motivational brand slogan urging you to outdo your past self
- 38. Boston Qualifier; the ultimate time-standard achievement for amateur marathoners (abbr)
- 39. Total commitment to a training cycle with zero holding back
- 40. Diagnostic lab tests used to ensure a runner isn't suffering from low iron fatigue
- 42. The rhythmic expansion of your lungs that can fall out of sync during a side stitch
- 43. Elite Oregon-based track club named after Nike's legendary co-founder Bill
- 45. A handheld or waist-mounted vessel used to carry water or electrolytes
- 47. The state of staying physically busy instead of sitting on the couch
- 49. The early training phase focused purely on building easy endurance miles
- 53. To log a high-volume week or the physical training log kept on a nightstand
- 56. Brand-name ibuprofen pill used to combat post-race swelling
- 57. The hollow tube passed between team members during an athletic track relay