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Quoted message said:Hello,
I was wondering what differentiates various terms, like tempo runs,
A paced run done at a consistently hard pace or steadily increasing
pace. For example, during 5k or 10k training, a 5mi tempo run might be
starting at a comfortable but faster-than-normal pace and increasing pace by
:05/mile.
Quoted message said:interval runs
Any speed workout where the structure is divided into distances or timed
segments. E.g. 10x400m, with a rest period in between. Some people stand
and rest, others give only jogging for rest.
Quoted message said:fartleks?
A run done with short sections of increased paced mixed in. I'm told
fartlek is a scandinavian word (Finnish?) that translates to 'speed play'.
Works well with a small group of similarly-conditioned runners, who take
turns pushing the pace for a duration of their choosing. You can also do
them yourself.
Quoted message said:Could I simplify it a bit by running repeats at various durations and
paces? For example,
20' duration at 7:30 pace,
10' at 7:20,
4' at 7:00,
2' at 6:30.
Sure. This interval workout is what I call a 'ladder'. Done by
distance, I've done ladders such as 200m, 400m, 600m, 800m, 600m, 400m,
200m.
Dave