Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I run the 400 x 4’s?
A. After a good warm-up (and stretching, optional), run 400 meters (easiest at a track, it’s equivalent to 1 lap) as fast as you can. Then jog slowly for 400 meters, and repeat for a total of 4 times.Q. What is a fartlek?
A. Fartlek (which means “speedplay” in Swedish) is a speed training method, in which the speed and intensity varies throughout the run at unplanned intervals. For this program, a 2 mi fartlek would be run by starting out at your normal pace and then speeding up and slowing down at random times throughout the 2 miles. For instance, run to the 1st stop sign and then sprint to the 3rd lamp pole, etc.Q. What is a tempo run?
A. A tempo run is sort of like a dress rehearsal for the race. The pace of your tempo run should be maintainable at a constant pace for the whole distance; near the end of your run, it should become increasingly difficult to maintain the pace but you should not slow down.Q. Can I do something on the other 2 days of the week?
A. If your body is not sore or weak and you do not feel like you are getting sick, then feel free to do something on the days of the week that you aren’t running. I do suggest that you take at least one day of rest each week, where you do not workout at all.Q. I have another question; how can I reach you to ask?
A. Feel free to ask me questions through email. Or, for many opinions and a quicker response time, try the forums. Don't be afraid; we are all very nice and many of us have been through what you are experiencing!
