I’ve created 2 workouts this week. The shorter intervals cater to the athletes focusing on the shorter races (5k, 10k, sprint, olympic). The longer intervals cater to the athletes focusing on the longer races (half IM, half marathon, IM, marathon)
MEET: 7:30pm @ 11th and Park
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WARM-UP: Jog to track, stretch, strides
MAIN SET:
TEMPO RUNS increase the duration you’re able to sustain a relatively high running pace and increase the speed you’re able to maintain for a long time.
SPEED INTERVALS increase stride power and efficiency. They are not full sprints; rather, they should be performed at the fastest pace you can maintain through the end of the last interval without slowing down.
SHORTER FOCUS WORKOUT
Part 1: 8:00 tempo run @ threshold intensity. This is faster than conversational pace. You should feel the lactic acid start to build up, but you do not want to go out too fast and hit a wall half way into the interval.
Part 2: Speed Intervals = 8 x 1-minute on 1:00 jog recovery
Total Track Time = 24 minutes
LONGER FOCUS WORKOUT:
Part 1: 16:00 tempo run @ threshold intensity. This is faster than conversational pace. You should feel the lactic acid start to build up, but you do not want to go out too fast and hit a wall half way into the interval.
Part 2: Speed Intervals = 4 x 1-minute on 1:00 jog recovery
Total Track Time = 24 minutes
COOL DOWN: Jog home
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APPROX. TOTAL DISTANCE: 5 – 7 miles
APPROX. TOTAL TIME: 55 minutes
See everyone tonight!
Megan
