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BQ - Boston Qualifier
A badge granted to a race that fulfills the requirements to qualify runners to run the prestigious Boston Marathon.
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DNF - Did Not Finish
When a runner starts the race, but does not finish.
DNS - Did Not Start
When a runner signs up for a race but doesn't start.
DQ - Disqualified
When a runner gains a competitive advantage by not following the rules of the race.
Drafting
When a runner uses another runner as a barrier to wind and weather to maintain their pace.
FKT - Fastest Known Time
The fastest known time to complete a particular course.
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Form
The quality of a runner’s overall posture and gait while running. Good form is associated with fewer injuries and better performance.
HR - Heart Rate
The number of times a heart beats during one minute. It varies according to the intensity of an activity.
HRM - Heart Rate Monitor
A device equipped with a sensor capable of detecting heartbeats.
HIIT - High-Intensity Interval Training
Workout that alternates between short bursts of intense exercise and brief periods of recovery.
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MP - Moderate Pace
Pushing the workout effort to a level where your heart rate is high and you are sweating, yet you still feel like you can keep going for longer.
PB - Personal Best
The fastest time of a runner in a particular distance or event.
PR - Personal Record
The fastest time of a runner in a particular distance or event.
VO2 Max - Maximum Oxygen Uptake
The maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during exercise. By improving your VO2 Max, you can increase your aerobic capacity, and boost your endurance.