Scaling:
These run efforts are all out. Try to improve your overall time from 200605. Deconditioned athletes can reduce the distance in order to complete each interval in 5 minutes or less.
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
Run 600 meters
Rest 2 minutes
Run 1,600 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Run 1,200 meters
Rest 2 minutes
Run 800 meters
Rest 1 minute
Run 400 meters
Post times to comments.
Compare to 200318.
Scaling:
Today we have four run efforts, each for time. Experienced athletes should consider their mile PR time and shoot to pace that first mile run at about 80% effort. Increase your pace slightly for each remaining distance. Deconditioned athletes should reduce the overall volume.
Beginner Option:
For time:
Jog 1,200 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Jog 800 meters
Rest 2 minute
Jog 400 meters
Run 1,600 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Run 1,200 meters
Rest 2 minutes
Run 800 meters
Rest 1 minute
Run 400 meters
Post times to comments.
Compare to 210605.
Scaling:
Today we have four run efforts, each for time. Experienced athletes should consider their mile PR time and shoot to pace that first mile run at about 90% effort. Increase your pace slightly as the distances get shorter. Deconditioned athletes should reduce the overall volume.
Beginner Option:
For time:
Jog 1,200 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Jog 800 meters
Rest 2 minute
Jog 400 meters
Run 1,600 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Run 1,200 meters
Rest 2 minutes
Run 800 meters
Rest 1 minute
Run 400 meters
Post times to comments.
Compare to 221009.
Scaling:
Today we have four run efforts, each for time. Experienced athletes should consider their mile PR time and shoot to pace that first mile run at about 90% effort. Increase your pace slightly as the distances get shorter. Deconditioned athletes should reduce the overall volume.
Beginner Option:
For time:
Jog 1,200 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Jog 800 meters
Rest 2 minute
Jog 400 meters
Post time for each interval to comments.
Compare to 180308.
Scaling:
The varying intervals offer a good opportunity to challenge your capacity at different durations. Intermediate athletes can complete this workout as prescribed. Newer athletes can reduce the overall volume by shortening each distance or reducing the number of rounds.