Welcome to the Fartlek section
We will discuss the definition of Fartlek Training in this section, as well as its use and then the various sessions that can be utilised for various fitness groups. What follows will be the explanation of Fartlek Training, the meaning of the word and its origins.
Thereafter, what will be discussed is the development of a fartlek session which can be incorporated into your running. Followed by the mentioning of the 6 most popular fartlek sessions
with more to follow
Time-to-Run
A new 800 meter record 30 years later
A new 800m record - Our Time-to-Run training programs are time-oriented. The programs are aimed at improving your 10km times, but your times for other distances will no doubt improve. The training programs serve as a good framework, for example, even if your goal is to improve your time for a half marathon or the … [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
10k Training Programs
Applying short-term goals in your running training cycles - Everyone knows that setting … [Read More...]
For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their … [Read More...]
I would like to share some of my own tips for interval training. Interval training is one … [Read More...]
Over the years we have developed a strategy as to 'how to race your best 10k'. The … [Read More...]
sub 55 minute 10k - Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub … [Read More...]
sub 60 minutes 10k - Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub … [Read More...]
Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. Please note, … [Read More...]
Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. You have … [Read More...]
Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. Please … [Read More...]
Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 31 minutes for 10Km, … [Read More...]
Water Running
Water running in the deep end of the pool is quite advantageous as an alternative workout … [Read More...]
Overtraining
Listed below are the warning signs of overtraining: In the Muscles Persistent soreness … [Read More...]
Continuous Training
Cardiorespiratory; heart and lungs, and their ability to deliver the efficient supply of … [Read More...]
Interval Training
For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their … [Read More...]
I would like to share some of my own tips for interval training. Interval training is one … [Read More...]
Matching training characteristics to physiological changes Which is "better", Interval … [Read More...]
The article below leads on from the first article Understanding Intervals … [Read More...]
The article below leads on from the 1st article The Interpretation of Understanding … [Read More...]
Fartlek Training
The word fartlek is a Swedish word that translates directly into “speed play”. Fartlek is … [Read More...]
Derived from the Swedish term that means 'Speed Play', fartlek can provide an excellent … [Read More...]
From a coaching perspective, the creation of a fartlek session is to achieve two things, … [Read More...]
The following are considered the favourite six Fartlek sessions for athletes, which are … [Read More...]
Heart Rate Training
Dave Cattanach writes about his experiences of utilising the Heart rate Monitor in his … [Read More...]
Train at percentage HRmax It is generally accepted that, aerobic capacity is developed … [Read More...]
Training-Sensitive Zone Maximum exercise heart rate is on most occasions determined … [Read More...]