| Measurement | Metres |
|---|---|
| Recommended Surface | Track |
| Session Type | Standard Intervals |
200 metres
Description
Standard 200 metre efforts. Best performed on a track so you can gauge distance and effort. Decide how hard you’re going to run these, which will determine the number you do (reptitions) and recovery.
Introductory Variation Example
- Recovery – Walk the next 100 metres
- Repetitions – Aim for 5 efforts
Intermediate Variation Example
- Recovery – Easy jog the next 100 metres
- Repetitions – Aim for 8 efforts
Advanced Variation Example
- Recovery – Easy jog the next 100 metres
- Repetitions – Aim for 16 efforts
Notes
Warmup
Warm up with 10 – 15 minutes of running, take it easy and don’t worry about pace. Towards the end of your warm up perform 4 x 15 seconds, of 2 x 30 seconds pickups of pace but easy into them. Before you start your session perfrom dynamic stretching.
Cool Down
Cool down up with 10 – 15 minutes of easy running, again don’t worry about pace. The hard work is done! Finish with light stretching.
Short on time?
Not sure you can fit this session in with the time you have? Consider these tips:
- Reduce the warm-up and cool-down. Don’t start this session without warming up though!
- Reduce the number of repetitions and/or rest. Focus on quality over quantity!
