Runnings
Runnings is a plural form that appears primarily as an informal or dialectal use of the noun derived from the verb running. It is not a standard term in most formal dictionaries, where the more common plural in everyday English is runs or instances of running. When used, runnings typically refers to multiple episodes, sessions, or occasions of running, rather than a single recognized concept.
Etymology and sense development
The word running functions as a gerund or deverbal noun meaning the act of moving on foot
In sports and fitness discourse, runnings may appear in informal narration to describe several running sessions
Running, Run (disambiguation), Production run, Run (sports term)
Because runnings is not widely standardized, its meaning is highly dependent on context and regional usage.