Springtime is the time for jumping back into speedwork training. For most of us, the marathon season is behind us and shorter distances like 5K and 10K races are looming on our collective horizon.
This is best done with a group. That's the key to motivation and inspiration. Plus, the local high school track can get pretty boring all by yourself. A side benefit of shocking the system with high intensity training is boosting the immune system. Who wants a case of that stinkin' swine flu anyway?
The only thing I need pork for is breakfast and dinner.
Ease into speedwork with moderate effort tempo runs or shorter distance intervals.
Here's what's on my plate next:3 sets of
2 X 100m
2 X 200m
1 X 400m
All this preceeded and followed by stretching exercises.
Judging from experience garnered over the past 10 years, this is the time to get to it; before the real summer heat sets in. Acclimatization rules.
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