All things running related
We have all heard of the saying that good things come in three (but then again so do the bad things right?). Regardless of where the saying comes from this week’s workout is all about 3’s. This workout will be utilising pacing zones. You’ll need to work out your pacing zones to determine which pace […]
Speedwork Sessions #26 Three by Three’s Read More »
Hills. Every runner loves to hate them. Hills, however, aren’t all that bad. As the saying goes. Hills are speedwork in disguise. This week’s speedwork session is about embracing those hilly climbs. The magic of the hills is keeping pace with elevation. This combination alone helps you make you a stronger runner. That way when
Speedwork Sessions #25 Get Over It Read More »
I’ve included a lot of shorter distances when it has come to speedwork sessions. Longer intervals are also beneficial, especially if your goal race is the half marathon or marathon. These intervals will help you become resistant to fatigue while building up your endurance. 1500’s The Warm-up The Workout Repeat x 4 The Cooldown
Speedwork Sessions #24 – 1500 Read More »
There is no denying that I get a lot of enjoyment from running. I love starting a new running program, or and setting myself new challenges. This is why for the month of September, I’ve decided to run every day. I’ve been toying with the idea of running every day for a while now. If anything
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This session is ideal if you are training for a 10k, half marathon or marathon distance. Determine your pace zones before you do this workout. Calculators like VDOT will help take out the guesswork. Once you have determined your zones, you will be able to get an optimal workout. 1200’s The Warm-up The Workout Repeat
Speedwork Sessions #23 – 1200 Read More »
A lot can happen within 30 seconds while out running. While 30 seconds doesn’t seem very long, it can feel like an eternity while running, especially if you are running hard and fast. Whether you are a beginner or advanced runner, there will be a 30/30 workout for you. 30/30 The Warm-up The Workout Beginner Intermediate
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Hill Training is important for any runner, but not everyone has access to hills. If you are looking for a workout that simulates hill repeats, then this workout is for you. The wave is designed to emulate rolling hills. Your pace won’t drastically change between sets, but it will be just enough to keep you at
Speedwork Sessions #21 – The Wave Read More »
The Mile (1.6km) is an underrated distance. Especially when it comes to training. Here in Australia, we use the metric system so the mile gets overlooked. Mile repeats have been featured in my speedwork sessions, but this particular workout is designed to get you your best mile. Similar to a time trial, the Magic Mile
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There are different types of speedwork sessions based on your goal race. If your goal race is the 5k, then today’s session is ideal. It’s short & sharp. This workout is called Just 100. It’s anything but Just. The run distances are short, so go hard. The key to this workout is your recoveries. Just
Speedwork Sessions #19 – Just 100 Read More »
I have had an 18-month hiatus with posting speedwork sessions. It occurred to me that the last session was posted back in 2016. I included the workouts on my free page, but failed up update the blog. So this doesn’t happen again, I have created a list in my Done App, and you shall now
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