fartlek

English

noun
Definitions
  • An athletic training technique, used especially in running, in which periods of intense effort alternate with periods of less strenuous effort in a continuous workout.

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish fartlek, fart (speed).

Origin

Swedish

fart

Gloss

speed

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