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MAIN RUNNER [3 records]

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Record 1 2007-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
CONT

In the distance run the competitors start together, but due to differences in ability they break up into groups. One runner often breaks away and is followed by the main group. Sources : Paul Poce, and Lynn Davies, Canadian Amateur Track and Field Association.

OBS

The term "main bunch" is a slang expression.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
OBS

Jean-Paul Baert, Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
CONT

The main function of the upper body and arm action is to provide balance and promote efficient movement.... The normal arm action during distance running involves shoulder extension to pull the elbow straight back; then as the arm comes forward, the hand will move slightly across the body.... The arm action also contributes a little to the vertical lift during the propulsion phase which may help the runner to be more efficient, reducing the work done by the legs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
CONT

Pour un coureur de 100 mètres, l'action des bras est loin d'être négligeable, il faut donc effectuer beaucoup de travail du haut du corps, d'où ces musculatures importantes.

CONT

La technique de course. [...] L'oscillation des bras : orientée dans le sens de la course, elle «tire» vers l'avant.

CONT

[...] il est nécessaire de coordonner en permanence le mouvement des bras en opposition du mouvement des jambes.

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
  • Casting and Patternmaking (Metal Processing)
CONT

runner : the channel through which the molten metal passes to the cavity... In large castings, there may be several runners leading from the main runner to other parts of the casting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orfèvrerie et argenterie
  • Moulage et modelage des métaux
CONT

le métal en fusion versé dans le maître jet se répartit par les jets dans toutes les cavités qu'il remplit et dans lesquelles il se fige presque immédiatement.

Spanish

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