Paarlauf is usually done in pairs where one runner runs ‘easy’ and the other runs ‘hard’ and when they meet they swap paces, it requires quite a specific shaped layout. This variation can be done on pretty much any course and with mixed size groups. The aim of this workout is to get some runningContinue reading “Group Variation on Paarlauf”
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Four By 1200
The literature suggests that interval running has a small but measurable benefit over and above continuous intensity running when it comes to eliciting improvements in VO2 Max – not only that but continuous intensity running around a track would be utterly tedious. In order to build VO2 Max it seems there is little evidence thatContinue reading “Four By 1200”
Tabata-Style Workouts
In the late 1990’s Izumi Tabata et al. ran a series of experiments to see the effect of short duration high intensity intervals with very short rest periods; the results were dramatic and showed an extremely time efficient way to increase VO2 Max. The original protocol from the experiment was for athletes to do 7-8Continue reading “Tabata-Style Workouts”
Coach Alex Masidlover 