Threshold Taper Intervals

Friday Fartlek Run: Jess’ Threshold Taper Run

his Friday Fartlek Run session is a sharp, taper-friendly threshold workout designed to maintain fitness and improve your ability to sustain fast running. Jess’ Threshold Taper Run features 5×3-minute reps at Level IV with short recoveries—ideal for 10km runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes looking to hold intensity during a taper or safely reintroduce speed early in a training build.

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Friday Fartlek Run: 4x 7min Tempo Runs

This Friday Fartlek Run features 4×7-minute tempo efforts at an intensity just below threshold — controlled, sustainable, and highly effective for building aerobic strength. Ideal for runners and triathletes preparing for half marathons, marathons, and longer events, especially during early build phases or taper periods.

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Tempo Run

Friday Fartlek Run: 5x 5min Tempo Runs

This Friday Fartlek Run features 5×5-minute tempo efforts at an intensity just below threshold — strong, controlled, and sustainable. Ideal for runners and triathletes building towards half marathons, marathons, or longer events, this session develops aerobic strength without overreaching and fits perfectly into early build phases or taper periods.

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Friday Fartlek Run: 4x 6min Tempo Runs

This Friday Fartlek Run features 4×6-minute tempo efforts at a comfortably hard intensity below threshold. A perfect endurance session for runners and triathletes building toward half and full marathons, or maintaining fitness during a taper.

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