fartlek
[ fahrt-lek ]
/ ˈfɑrt lɛk /
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noun
a training technique, used especially among runners, consisting of bursts of intense effort loosely alternating with less strenuous activity.
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Origin of fartlek
1950–55; <Swedish fart speed + lek play
Words nearby fartlek
farthermost, farthest, farthing, farthingale, farthingale chair, fartlek, Faruk I, Far West, FAS, FASB, fasces
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Example sentences from the Web for fartlek
To execute fartlek, you can switch from your usual pace or distance guidelines to time.
British Dictionary definitions for fartlek
Word Origin for fartlek
Swedish, literally: speed play
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