What does the cryptic crossword clue "Flying carpets all too slow in race (9)" mean?

The definition is "all too slow in race". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUNNERS (synonym="long narrow strips of carpet used for passages and staircases") + UP (synonym="in the air; flying") = RUNNERSUP The answer is RUNNERSUP.

Flying carpets all too slow in race (9)

Independent Cryptic #11700 | 11 Across | 2024-04-10 flower

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