Short Interval Runs

Name: Short Interval Runs
Uploaded: 2023-05-18T13:54:55+00:00
Duration: 46 s
Channel: Matt Fitzgerald
Description: In this concise coaching segment, Matt Fitzgerald shares three actionable tips to maximize the effectiveness of short interval running workouts. First…

18 May 2023 · 1 min

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In this concise coaching segment, Matt Fitzgerald shares three actionable tips to maximize the effectiveness of short interval running workouts. First, he advises runners to mentally assess the entire interval set before beginning, ensuring the effort is sustainable across all repetitions. Second, he emphasizes the importance of a thorough warm‑up that includes form drills and strides to prepare the body and improve workout quality. Third, he warns against a progressive slowdown during active recovery periods, suggesting that such a pattern indicates the intervals are being run too fast and urging runners to adjust pacing accordingly.

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Here are 3 tips to help you get the most out of short interval runs. 1. Consider the full interval set before you start. For example, if a workout calls for you to do 10 times 45 seconds, at the start of that first interval, ask yourself, "Is this an effort I can honestly sustain all the way through the end of interval number 10?" 2. Don't skimp on the warm-up. You'll have a better workout if you take the time to warm up properly, including form drills and strides. 3. Try to avoid the common pattern of getting slower and slower in the active recovery periods between intervals as the workout unfolds. If you find you're covering less and less ground in those active recoveries, you're probably running the intervals too fast.