Community & Culture
Parkrun, running clubs, Strava, BQ, six-star finisher, and endurance community traditions.
Terms in This Category
5 termsBQ (Boston Qualifier)
A marathon time that meets the qualifying standard for the Boston Marathon — a lifetime goal for many runners.
Parkrun
Free, weekly, timed 5K events held in parks worldwide. Over 2,300 locations across 22 countries.
Strava
Social fitness app for runners and cyclists to log activities, compare segments, and follow friends.
Six Star Finisher
Title earned by completing all six Abbott World Marathon Majors: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York.
Running Streak
Running at least one mile every single day without a break. Some streakers have gone 40+ years without missing a day.
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