running rhythm

noun

, Prosody.

1. the usual English verse rhythm created by a succession of metrical feet each of which consists of a stressed syllable and one or two unstressed ones.

Word History and Origins

Origin of running rhythm¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

As he steps into the unknown and a different running rhythm, Cheptegei says he will give the marathon the respect it deserves.

From BBC

His running rhythm didn’t look smooth and he quit the race after 80 minutes.

From Washington Times

But Rawls has returned to practice and the Seahawks will hope to get him back in a running rhythm heading into the playoffs.

From Seattle Times

You had to watch your feet and the laughing and joking soon quietened as we settled into our running rhythm.

From BBC

His choreography follows the music in a rolling, running rhythm of phrasing and sudden punctuation, movements that fall somewhere between common activity and high stylization.

From Washington Post