This Friday Fartlek Run features **5×2-minute VO₂ max intervals** designed to sharpen 5km speed and build aerobic power. Ideal for parkrunners wanting a simple, effective tune-up session, this workout helps improve running efficiency, lift top-end fitness, and boost confidence heading into your next hard parkrun effort.
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Friday Fartlek Run: 4x 4min VO2 Max Run
This Friday Fartlek Run features 4×4-minute VO₂ max intervals designed to build top-end speed and aerobic power. Ideal for parkrun and 5km athletes, sprint triathletes, and runners in the right phase of a longer build, this session helps lift your speed ceiling and improve high-intensity running performance.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: 4x 4min VO2 Max RunTraining Through Christmas: How to Stay Fit Without Missing the Festivities
Christmas doesn’t have to mean losing fitness or starting the New Year behind. Learn how runners, triathletes, and cyclists can train smart through the festive period by prioritising what matters, using short quality sessions, protecting recovery, and staying flexible — so you arrive in January fit, fresh, and motivated.
View More Training Through Christmas: How to Stay Fit Without Missing the FestivitiesTuesday Training Plan: parkrun Faster 5km 12 week Challenge 4 runs per week for athletes comfortable running more than 50 minutes in duration (D412P)
🚀 parkrun Faster 5km 12-Week Challenge 🏃♀️🏃♂️🔥
Ready to smash your parkrun PB? If you’re already running a weekly parkrun and can comfortably complete a 50-minute long run, this 12-week structured training plan is designed to sharpen your speed, build endurance, and get you running your fastest 5km yet!