Blind Spots locations on a cross country course where trailing runners cannot see those ahead. Trees, bushes or hills often create blind spots

Cool-down jogging and stretching done after a practice or competition to gradually allow muscles to purge themselves of waste products which have accumulated during exercise.

Dual Meet a meet between two teams

False Start leaving the starting line before the gun sounds

Fartlek taken from the Swedish words for "speed play." The workout consists of easy running with the addition of hills or short fast bursts, followed by a return to easy running.

Finish Chute a rope bordered funnel past the finish line that moves runners into a single file order of finish.

Intervals running at race pace for 800-1600 meters

Invitational Meet a multi-team meet normally held on a Saturday during the regular season.

Lactic Acid the by-product of anaerobic exercise. Lactic acid is toxic to the cells and can only be tolerated in small amounts. It contributes to fatigue.

Kick a burst of speed at the finish of the race

Pace average running speed over the course

Pack a group of runners in close proximity

Personal Record best-ever performance on a course, referred to simply as a "PR"

Racing Flats special, lightweight shoes designed for racing, rather than daily training

Repetitions running at a pace that is faster than race pace for 200-600 meters

Split(s) recording a runner's time as he or she pass a predetermined mark on the course in order to check the runner's pace. Usually splits are taken at the mile mark(s) or at the 1000 meter mark(s).

Starting Box area to which a team is assigned on the starting line

Surge a tactical increase in the pace during competition

Tempo running at a pace 20-40 seconds slower than race pace.

Triangular Meet a meet between three teams

Top 7 the varsity members of a cross country team

Training Flats running shoes designed for long wear in daily training

Warm-up running and stretching done prior to practice or competition to gradually warm up the body for more intense training or racing

Workout a daily training session