Ausdauerlauf

endurance run

noun OWS-dow-er-lowf Rare

Also means

long-distance running

Usage Note

Ausdauerlauf refers to sustained running at a moderate pace aimed at building aerobic fitness, as opposed to interval sprinting. In German school sports and fitness culture, the Ausdauerlauf is a standard test of cardiovascular health.

Examples

"Der Ausdauerlauf über zwölf Minuten zeigte, wer die beste Kondition hatte."

Natural Translation

The twelve-minute endurance run showed who had the best fitness.

Literal Translation

The endurance-run over twelve minutes showed, who the best fitness had.

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