Interval and speed sessions are a key part of any training plan – whether you are training for a 5k or a marathon, this is really where the magic can happen and you can make some big improvements on your overall aerobic endurance, power and speed – all of which you need on race day.<\/p>\n
I try to do two different interval and speed sessions a week, which can vary in distance, time and intensity. Here are five of my go-to sessions that I love (to hate!) to include in my training.<\/p>\n
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Session Breakdown<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Session Breakdown<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Session Breakdown <\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Session Breakdown<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Session Breakdown <\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are a beginner or are new to this style of training, I would initially look to add one interval\/speed session per week to your training schedule. The important thing is to get the balance right, so if you are doing a harder session, make sure that the day before is an easy run, and either follow it with an easier paced run, cross training (bike or swimming) or another easy run.<\/p>\n As you progress you can then increase the intensity or duration of the sessions. For example, you can do 5 x 1 mile efforts, or increase the number of hill repeats.<\/p>\n Don’t forget that proper recovery is important after any physical activity – you can find a wide range of sports nutrition<\/a> supplements and recovery<\/a> aids by shopping with us.<\/p>\n Happy training!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SiS ambassador, Jordan Foster, shares her best interval sessions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":13783,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[453,571],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-running","category-athletes-partners"],"acf":{"subtitle":"","product_skus":"go-hydro-8-pack, rego-1-6kg, go-isotonic-energy-gels-30-pack","post_banner":"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/06\/UK-Ambassador-Blog-June-1600x500-JordanF.jpg"},"yoast_head":"\n\n
Hill Repeats<\/h3>\n
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1 minute on\/1 minute off<\/h3>\n
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Track Pyramid Session<\/h3>\n
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10k Interval Run<\/h3>\n
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