Social & Culture
11 terms
Bucket List Race
A prestigious or unique race that a runner dreams of completing at least once in their lifetime.
Cheering Zone
A designated or naturally forming area along a race course with high spectator density and noise.
Crew
A support team that assists a runner during an ultra-marathon or major race, providing supplies and motivation.
Flat Lay
A carefully arranged photo of all race day gear spread out on a flat surface, usually taken the night before a race.
FOMO
Fear Of Missing Out. The anxiety runners feel when seeing others race or train while they are injured or resting.
Kudos
The "like" button on Strava, represented by a thumbs-up icon, used to give praise for an activity.
LCL (Local Legend)
Abbreviation for Local Legend, a Strava achievement for consistency.
Local Legend
A title awarded on Strava to the athlete who has completed a specific segment the most times in the last 90 days.
Medal Monday
The Monday following a race weekend, when runners flood social media with photos of their medals.
Spectator
Individuals who line the race course to cheer, hold signs, and support the runners.
Strava Art
The act of drawing pictures or writing words on a map using your GPS running route.