Fartlek is a key part of our plan. Speed play, as it translates, is as simple or complex as you desire. In this model, we keep it simple. As you get fit, you can add countless variations to the plan.
Galen Rupp, photo by Jeff Benjamin
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Friday, Feb. 28, 2020: Fartlek, 50 minutes, 8 x 3 minutes at 2k pace, 3 minutes easy, 1 x 1 minute, 1k pace, 1 minute easy,1 minute easy, gentle cool down
2020 RunBlogRun Spring Track & Field Training program, Week 9, Day 5
Monday: Hilly run, 50 minutes, include 10 uphill runs of 2 minutes each, cooldown
Tuesday: Easy 50 minutes, 6 x 150 m strideouts
Wednesday: 30 min warmup run, 16 x 400m, Mile pace, 200m jog between each, 4 x 200m, Mile pace, 100m jog between each, 20 minute cooldown
Thursday: Easy 50 minutes, 6 x 150m strideouts
Friday: Fartlek, 50 minutes, 8 x 3 minutes at 2k pace, 3 minutes easy, 1 x 1 minute, 1k pace, 1 minute easy,1 minute easy, gentle cool down
Saturday: Easy 50 minutes, 6 x 150 m strideouts
Sunday: a modest long run, 70-75 minutes