What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not hotter after exercising or running (2,3,4)" mean?

The definition is "running". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NOTHOTTER ("Not hotter") [anagram: "after"] = ONTHETROT; definition: "running" The answer is ON THE TROT.

Not hotter after exercising or running (2,3,4)

Times Cryptic #28704 | 3 Down | 2023-09-09 flower

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