Welcome to the Interval section
We will discuss the use of Interval Training in this area. What follows will be the explanation of the training method, as well as leading to how intervals have been used by various coaches and athletes.
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The above articles will start with Interval Training Defined as well as The Physiology of Intermittent Exercise which then leads to the Interpretation followed by Interval Intensity. The article is fairly lengthy, and provides a scientific prospective with occasional 'layman' terms.
p>Whereas, the data at times may make for hard reading, we will break everything down into an easier format with time. We have to start somewhere.Following on from the introduction to Intervals:
Further Interval Training articles of interest
![Why are runners so hard on themselves?](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/train-hard.590.jpg?resize=120%2C120&ssl=1)
Why are Runners so hard on themselves?
When you ask a runner what their best time for a particular distance is, there is normally an embarrassed pause, perhaps some shuffling of the feet and finally a quiet response. No matter what ability level, most runners are never really satisfied with their personal bests. Even right after a runner has gone out and … [Read More...]
![Aerobic Training](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/aerobic.590.jpg?resize=120%2C120&ssl=1)
Aerobic Training
Aerobic training, also known as "base training," has been likened to the foundation of a building in its importance to developing fitness. No house could survive for long with a weak foundation and so it is with distance runners and aerobic training. … [Read More...]
![Interval Training](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/inter1.jpg?resize=120%2C120&ssl=1)
Interpretation of Understanding Intervals
The article below leads on from the first article Understanding Intervals INTERPRETATION There are two major points I want to draw from Dr. Astrand's experiments: 1) Intermittent exercise allows a higher total volume of high intensity work. Performed continuously, the subject could only manage 9 … [Read More...]
10k Training Programs
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Applying short-term goals in your running training cycles - Everyone knows that setting … [Read More...]
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For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their … [Read More...]
![interval training tips](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/interval-training-tips.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
I would like to share some of my own tips for interval training. Interval training is one … [Read More...]
![race your best 10km](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/race.best_.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
Over the years we have developed a strategy as to 'how to race your best 10k'. The … [Read More...]
![Train on the sub 55 minute 10km program](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/sub55.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
sub 55 minute 10k - Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub … [Read More...]
![Train on the sub 60 minute 10km program](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/run.footwear.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
sub 60 minutes 10k - Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub … [Read More...]
![10k Race Period](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/race-period.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. Please note, … [Read More...]
![The Off Training Period](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/rest.5901.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. You have … [Read More...]
![The Build Up Period](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/base.590.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. Please … [Read More...]
![Training towards a sub 31 minute 10K](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/run-10k.590.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 31 minutes for 10Km, … [Read More...]
Water Running
![Water Running](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/waterrun_138-jpg.webp?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
Water running in the deep end of the pool is quite advantageous as an alternative workout … [Read More...]
Overtraining
![running training](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/ttr.training.800.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
Listed below are the warning signs of overtraining: In the Muscles Persistent soreness … [Read More...]
Continuous Training
![Cardioresiratory Endurace](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/run.free_.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
Cardiorespiratory; heart and lungs, and their ability to deliver the efficient supply of … [Read More...]
Interval Training
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For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their … [Read More...]
![interval training tips](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/interval-training-tips.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
I would like to share some of my own tips for interval training. Interval training is one … [Read More...]
![Understanding Intervals](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/intervals.590.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
Matching training characteristics to physiological changes Which is "better", Interval … [Read More...]
![Interval Training](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/inter1.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
The article below leads on from the first article Understanding Intervals … [Read More...]
![Interval Intensity](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/timed.590.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
The article below leads on from the 1st article The Interpretation of Understanding … [Read More...]
Fartlek Training
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The word fartlek is a Swedish word that translates directly into “speed play”. Fartlek is … [Read More...]
![Fartlek - Speed Play](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/fartlek2_138-jpg.webp?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
Derived from the Swedish term that means 'Speed Play', fartlek can provide an excellent … [Read More...]
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From a coaching perspective, the creation of a fartlek session is to achieve two things, … [Read More...]
![Top 6 Fartlek Sessions](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/fartlekb_138-jpg.webp?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
The following are considered the favourite six Fartlek sessions for athletes, which are … [Read More...]
Heart Rate Training
![Understanding Heart Rate and Exercise](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/understand.590.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
If you are reading the MAPP, chances are you already use heart rate as a measure of your … [Read More...]
![Training Sensitive Zone](https://i0.wp.com/www.time-to-run.com/training/wp-content/uploads/zone.590.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
Training-Sensitive Zone Maximum exercise heart rate is on most occasions determined … [Read More...]
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Dave Cattanach writes about his experiences of utilising the Heart rate Monitor in his … [Read More...]