by Larry EderThe workout, 12x400m, is a workout many relied on as they build up their speed and strength in the springtime. As you get fitter, we will cut the jog to 300m, then, 200m, then, 100m. You will be able to handle it as you get stronger.
These are shoes worn by Steve Ovett when he won the gold medal in Moscow 1980 in the 800m. I believe this was Nike’s first Olympic medal in track & field. Mr. Ovett also won the bronze in the 1,500m in Moscow. photo courtesy of Nike communications.
Your workout for today: Thursday: Warm-up, 12 x 400m, at 3000m pace, 400m jog in between, cooldown
2022 RunBlogRun Spring Middle Distance Daily Track Training (800m-5000m), Week 11, Day 4
Monday: warm-up, 40-50 minutes moderate running, 6 x 100m stride outs, cooldown
Tuesday: Warm-up, 12 x 200 meters hard, 200-meter jog, the pace is 1500m, 30-minute run, cooldown,
Wednesday: warm-up, 40-50 minutes, moderate running, 6 x 100m stride outs, cooldown
Thursday: Warm-up, 12 x 400m, at 3000m pace, 400m jog in between, cooldown
Friday: warm-up, 40-50 minutes moderate running, 6 x100m stride outs, cooldown
Saturday: warm-up, Racing on the relay, 4x400m, plus a 1000m, or an 800m, cool down
Sunday: 65-70 minutes moderate pace, on trails
