Adenosine monophosphate (AMP) - An ester, composed of adenine, D - ribose, and phosphoric acid, that affects energy release in work done by a mucle.

Cachexia - severe malnutrition and body wasting caused by chronic disease

Eicosanoid - An autocrine hormone made by virtually every cell in the body. "Good" eicosanoids are anti-inflammatory, whereas "bad" eicosanoids cause inflammation.

Lauridsen, Johannes (1930-) - Danish runner who finished 41st at the 1960 Olympic Marathon, where he ran 2:32.32,2. He won the national title on Cross Country in 1956.

Monounsaturated Fat - fats that are neither saturated nor polyunsaturated and are thought to play little part in atherosclerosis

Morceli, Noureddine - Heading towards the year 2000, Morceli of Algeria is arguably the greatest middle distance runner of his time. To write down his world records is to tempt fate - Morceli will most likely better them between the time they are written and the time they appear in print.

Ondieki, Lisa - Native of Australia, winner of the silver medal in the Seoul Olympic Marathon and 1992 champion of the "New York City Marathon".

Weight Lifting - The competitive form of weight training in which each athlete attempts to lift as much as he or she can in well - defined exercises. Olympic lifting and power lifting are the two types of weight - lifting competition.