Repetition Paces

These paces are designed for multiple repetitions of these distances and so are much slower than the corresponding race paces. It is so easy to overdo it on the track. This is counterproductive as excessive stress breaks down rather than builds up the necessary adaptations to run longer and faster.

We are competititive or we wouldn't be here. It is important not to get drawn into competing on the track as this defeats the object, which is to train. Track training is all about consistency and control.

Training intensity typically varies over two or three week cycles to create variety, to stress and recover over a longer timescale than the usual weekly routine. I have therefore added paces for Easy, Normal and Hard weeks.