This workout continues the development to improve your 10k speed over 8 weeks. This is the fourth workout in this series (the first can be…
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Category: Run Sessions
Each week I will be posting the Friday Fartlek Run Sessions, most that you can do in under 60 minutes to enhance your running. Fartlek is a Swedish term that is often used by runners and it means speed-play. See the previous post about training intensity to know how hard to work. If you are working directly with Coach Ray he will in most cases prescribe either a Pace Zone or Heart Rate Zone to work within if you are training with these tools.
Friday Fartlek – 8 Weeks to a faster 10k: 2 Mile + 4x 1 Mile
This session develops sustained speed and lactate tolerance.
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Friday Fartlek Run: 8 Weeks to a faster 10k: 10-12x 400m
This workout will develop your speed as well as your speed endurance.
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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.
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Friday Fartlek: 5x 1,000m + 4x 200m
Develop a strong finishing kick with this workout to outsprint your rivals. This session is perfect for conducting on a 400m athletic track.
View More Friday Fartlek: 5x 1,000m + 4x 200m8 Weeks to a Faster 10k: Initial Time Trial
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…
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Friday Fartlek Run: 6x 200m + 3x 1,000m + 3x 400m
This session is a great session to sharpen you up to run a fast 5km or 10km race. Perfectly placed 4-6 weeks prior to your event.
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Friday Fartlek Run: Moller’s 2-Milers
This session provides you with a great Tempo run and was a favourite of Lorraine Moller’s. I remember being inspired by her as I watched her run…
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Friday Fartlek Run: Yasso 800’s
This session provides you with a great speed work session that will benefit you whether you are training for a 5km or a marathon. It can…
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