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Tempo Running

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 17:08:39 +0000

What is a tempo run? Also known as a lactate threshold run, this is done at a pace that sits between your aerobic and anerobic energy systems. In other words, this is the highest speed you can maintain aerobically, whereby your body is just able to clear the acidosis it produces and prevent any buildup. [...]

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How To Run An Interval Session

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 18:04:16 +0000

If you’re new to interval training it can often seem daunting and confusing at the same time! First up a very quick and simple definition of interval training is as follows: Interval training involves alternating periods of high-intensity effort with periods of low-intensity effort, which is called the recovery. For runners, this would typically involve interspersing bouts [...]

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Interval Training

Jonny Mellor — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:09:39 +0000

Interval training is the process of alternating short, high intensity bursts of speed with slower, recovery phases through a single session. Intervals do not have to be run on a track and can be performed on any surface that works best for you such as road, trail, grass or even beach. Interval work is something [...]

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