Today’s run was a 3 miler. 1 mile easy, 1 mile of fartleks, 1 mile easy.
Fartleks are a great way to work a little speed work into your training without the significant stress and fatigue that a threshold run or intervals might create.
There are many variations on the fartlek theme, some calling for random bursts of faster running throughout your entire run, while others are slightly more structured calling for specific increases in pace followed by specific recovery periods.
Regardless of which method you choose, fartleks are a fantastic tool. The relatively short duration of faster pace will help improve neuromuscular coordination as well as improve aerobic fitness. Instead of locking your legs and lungs into another stale, easy run, consider adding fartleks to your arsenal for increased fitness, strength and endurance without substantial risk.
After completing my post run cool down routine it was time to refuel and I did so in grand style. Whole wheat pasta, omega -3 scrambled eggs, black olives, avocado and bacon.
For those of you who know I follow a Paleo or Primal diet guideline, I have no problem admitting that my motto regarding my food choices is, “I’m 90 paleo, 90% of the time.”
90% paleo, 90% of the time
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