Running high-intensity running will enhance your VO2max, especially if given enough rest between reps. This is a perfect session for runners and triathletes running events up to half marathons but particularly for 5km & 10km runners.
Each week I will be posting the Friday Fartlek Run Sessions that you can do to enhance your running. Fartlek is a Swedish term that is often used by runners and it means speed-play. See a previous post about training intensity (levels) to know how hard to work.
This workout comes from Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky‘s book Rise & Run.
Rise & Run 8x 1min
- 10min WU Level II;
- 8x 1min Level V, 1min Level II RI;
- 1min CD Level II;
- 10min Stretching
Start the workout with a Warm Up (WU) for ten minutes of easy jogging at Level II.
The Main Set involves running eight reps of one minute at Level V, with a minute jog at Level II after each rep for your Rest Interval (RI).
The Cool Down (CD) is at a low intensity, jogging (Level II) for at least ten minutes.
Finish with 10 minutes of stretching to assist with the recovery.
If you would like further advice feel free to contact me.
I am the Head Coach & Director of Qwik Kiwi – Endurance Sports Consultant.
I specialise in assisting first-timers and recreational athletes to achieve their sporting goals. I can be contacted at coachray@coachray.nz and 021 348 729.
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