Speed running sessions can be of benefit to ultra-runners because they help increase slow and medium paces, they allow ultra-runners to squeeze a lot of training into a short amount of time, they improve form, and they break up the monotony of training. There are three speed running sessions that are ideal for ultra-runners. The first of these is three-minute repeats which allows a runner to do repetitions of three minutes at high intensity. The second beneficial speed session is called Yasso’s 800 and involves ten repetitions of 800 meters. The third recommended speed session is called a pyramid session involves starting a low distance and increasing the distance with each rep.
Key Takeaways:
- For 3-minute repeats, run 3 minutes at hard intensity, recover for 2 minutes, then repeat 6 to 10 times.
- Designed for marathon training, Yasso 800’s alternate 800 meter reps with 400 meters of resting.
- Pyramid sessions gradually increase the length of reps, then gradually decrease them.
“One of the things I’m focusing more on at the moment is improving my speed.”
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