Running Glossary

Personal Best (PB)

Running Glossary

Personal Best (PB)

Running Glossary

Personal Best (PB)

Personal Best (PB)

[pee-bee skawr]

Phonetic (Standard)

/piː biː skɔːr/

IPA

Noun

PB: A personal best, representing an individual's highest achievement or performance in a specific activity or metric.

PB, or Personal Best, represents a runner's fastest time achieved in a specific distance. It serves as a benchmark for personal progress and goal-setting. For example, if a runner's PB for a 5K is 20 minutes, they aim to beat this time in future races. Tracking PBs helps runners assess the effectiveness of their training and motivates them to improve. Achieving a new PB can boost confidence and provide a sense of accomplishment. It matters because it personalizes competition, focusing on self-improvement rather than comparing with others.

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