A Kind of GraceVocabulary

SessionsDefinition: Gatherings

Synonyms: meetings, periods, classes

Sentence: During Thursday practice sessions, we always work on the long jump.

SprintsDefinition: short races at top speed

Synonyms: bursts, dashes

Sentence: After running 4 to 5 sprints, Johnny was sweaty and breathless.

Running Sprints

UnconventionalDefinition: unusual

Synonym: different, non-traditional, out of the box

Sentence: His fashion style was rather unconventional.

Unconventional ?

EnduranceDefinition: ability to keep going

Synonyms: stamina, tirelessness

Sentence: You need a lot of endurance to run a marathon because it is 26.2 miles long!

Endurance Needed:

DiscouragedDefinition: in a low mood; lacking confidence

Synonym: disheartened, depressed, overwhelmed

Antonyms: encouraged, inspired

Sentence: After failing the driving test twice, Andrew was extremely discouraged, and he did not feel like trying again soon.

Discouraged: I give up!

ConditioningDefinition: training to get in shape

Synonym: exercising, working out

Sentence: Ellen was conditioning for the upcoming soccer competition.

Conditioning

SquadDefinition: small group organized for an activity

Synonyms: team, crew, troop

Sentence: The running squad represented Lake Hood at the Kincaid Jamboree.

USA Olympic Running Squad

ConsolingDefinition: comforting

Synonym: easing, sympathizing, calming

Sentence: Her aunt was consoling Rita after she lost her dog in the accident.

Consoling another…

TrackDefinition: a sport made up of a series of

running and related events, such as:

Sprints, Mid-Distance and Long Distance Runs

High Jump and Long Jump

Hurdles

Pole Vault

Discus and Javelin Throws

Hurdles

Pole Vault

Discus and Javelin

Long jump…Go Jackie!