running

/ˈɹʌnɪŋ/noun

The activity of moving fast on foot, done as exercise, as a sport, or for another purpose.

Example sentences

“Running for half an hour each morning helps clear my head.”
“She took up running after college and finished her first marathon last year.”

'In the running' means still a viable candidate; 'out of the running' means eliminated. Neither involves actual running.

Related words

cyclingThe sport or activity of riding a bicycle or similar cycle, whether for travel, fitness, or fun.swimmingThe activity or skill of moving through water using the body.coachA person who trains and guides athletes, performers, or students.tennisA game in which two players, or two pairs, hit a ball back and forth over a net with racquets.matchAn organized sporting contest between opponents, such as a football game, a boxing bout, or a game of cricket.basketballA game between two teams of five, where each side tries to throw a ball into the other's hoop.