Fun Races for Speed
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Coach Patrick explains how intermittent speedwork can be exactly the right does of training, adventure, and fun. Most athletes overestimate the amount of speed work their bodies can handle, and underestimate the time required between these high-quality sessions.\\xa0 Solve this problem by using races to \\u201ctime box\\u201d the amount of work to fit your goals for each phase of your season.\\xa0
Key talking points include:\\xa0
- Define the Event: Fun, Short, and Safe
- The Warm-Up: Shorter = More Work
- The Pacing: Get up to Speed & Sustain the Work
- The Reward: Post Event Celebration & Lessons Learned