Run 1,600 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Run 1,200 meters
Rest 2 minutes
Run 800 meters
Rest 1 minute
Run 400 meters
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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
Run 1,600 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Run 1,200 meters
Rest 2 minutes
Run 800 meters
Rest 1 minute
Run 400 meters
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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
Pull a sub-1:25/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:30/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:30/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:25/500-m pace for as long as possible
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Compare to 160613.
Scaling:
Approach these intervals as max efforts. Choose a beginning pace on the rower that you are able to maintain for a minimum of 10 seconds.
Intermediate Option:
On the Concept2 rower:
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:40/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:45/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:40/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible
Beginner Option:
On the C2 rower:
Pull a sub-1:55/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:00/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:05/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:00/500-m pace for as long as possible
For time:
50 burpees
400-m run
100 push-ups
400-m run
150 walking lunges
400-m run
200 squats
400-m run
150 walking lunges
400-m run
100 push-ups
400-m run
50 burpees
Scaling
This Hero WOD is long and grueling. Most of the exercises are approachable by all skill levels, but the total volume should be reduced for newer athletes.
Intermediate Option:
For time:
40 burpees
400-m run
80 push-ups
400-m run
120 walking lunges
400-m run
160 squats
400-m run
120 walking lunges
400-m run
80 push-ups
400-m run
40 burpees
Beginner Option:
For time:
20 burpees
200-m run
30 knee push-ups
200-m run
40 walking lunges
200-m run
50 squats
200-m run
40 walking lunges
200-m run
30 knee push-ups
200-m run
20 burpees