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fartlek.

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.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfɑːtlɛk/Received-Pronunciation/ˈfɑɹtlək/General-American
  1. 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.

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Swedish fartlek, from fart (“speed”) + lek (“child’s play”).

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