by Larry EderGosta “Gustaf” Holmer was a fine multi event athlete in Sweden, competing in 1912 and 1920 Olympics. He was the bronze medalist in the 1912 decathlon and 4th in the 1920 decathlon. Holmer was also a fine coach, and worked with the Swedish cross country team, developing some unique training programs based on fartlek, or speed training. Fartlek can be as easy as one needs and as difficult as one needs. It is about effort, and it builds speed and endurance. Today, we suggest you go out in 26 minutes, and then push it a bit, and come back in 24 minutes, pushing yourself at what you can do now.
FL 2018 final photos, photo by Photorun.net
Thursday, January 2, 2019: Fartlek, Holmer, 45 minutes, go out moderate, and push on way back
2020 RunBlogRun Spring Track & Field Training program, Week One, Day 4
Monday: 40 minutes easy
Tuesday: Hilly run, 40-45 minutes, just get into it
Wednesday: 50 minute run, moderate pace,
Thursday: Fartlek, Holmer, 45 minutes, go out moderate, and push on way back
Friday: easy 40 minutes
Saturday: 1 mile all comers race, warm up, cooldown
Sunday: 50 minute run with friends
