Bonk

How it is used

Bonk is informal endurance slang; formal reports describe the fatigue more precisely.

Example sentences

1. I began to bonk near the end of the long ride.

   The rider describes a sudden loss of energy late in the effort.

2. Did you bonk on the climb, or were your legs simply tired?

   The question distinguishes a sudden energy drop from ordinary tiredness.

Common collocations

• bonk during a ride
• bonk near the finish

Related terms

• enduranceThe ability to keep up physical effort for a long time without tiring, important in sports like running, cycling, swimming and rowing.
• carbohydrateA nutrient found in foods such as bread, rice, pasta, fruit and potatoes that is the body's main source of energy during intense exercise.

More terms: Sports Nutrition

• protein
• hydration
• supplement
• creatine
• calorie deficit
• macros
• pre-workout
• electrolytes
• bulk up
• pre-match meal
• post-workout meal
• meal timing