5/13 to 5/19 Training Schedule (Q1, Q2, & Q3)

Two weeks until the May 27th 1-mile time trial! Music, fun, and fast running. Tomorrow night’s workout at Woburn HS (5:45pm) will be a nice preparation session as we’ll be focusing on short speed intervals.

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Tuesday Night at the Track

1.5-2 mile jog warmup

6 x striders (20 second fast runs..start easy then work into a sprint pace) with jog back recoveries

Main Workout:

Repeat this sequence 2-4 times based on your current fitness level:

200 R* pace + 200 easy jog

200 R + 200 jog

400 R + 400 jog

*(R means “repetition pace” — fast running. See Coach Tom Walker‘s post on R pace. And chat with the coaches if you’re uncertain about what pace to aim for and how many sets.)

Warm-down jog

Core/mobility with Coach Tom Walker

Key Workout #2: Threshold Training

1-2 miles warmup jog

4-6 striders

Cruise Intervals at T-pace

5 x 4 minutes at T pace with 30-second jogs between each

Warmdown jog

T-pace is your “anaerobic threshold” pace and develops stamina that allows you to hold a faster race pace at long distances.

Key Workout #3. Long Run

Key workout #3 is your long run — run at an easy pace. Aim for roughly 25% of your weekly mileage.