Fartlek

Friday Fartlek: 8 Weeks to a Faster 10k: 20-24x 200m

Over the next 8 weeks, I will post a workout that when done in sequence will help you run a faster 10km. The key to success is to set a realistic 10km time that is challenging. Over the coming 8 weeks, we will look at a hypothetic goal time for a typical person trying to run 10km under 50min, 45min, 40min, or 35min. These sessions are best done on an athletic track.

Run Session

Friday Fartlek – 8 Weeks to a faster 10k: 6x 1mile

This is a challenging session that will develop your ability to push harder with each rep, as you get plenty of recoveries. The hard and fast reps will build your speed.

The Runner's Edge

Matt Fitzgerald’s High Tech Periodisation for a Runner’s Edge

Matt Fitzgerald has written numerous books around enhancing performance for both runners and triathletes. In his The Runner’s Edge book that he wrote with Stephen McGregor he describes using TrainingPeak’s Performance Management Chart (PMC) to manage periodisation and also optimise performance.