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FartlekRPE 9.5MediumPro Level★★★☆☆

FARTLEK FUSION (LONG)

Mixed time surges: 4-3-2-1 minutes with half-time recovery

Effort Profile

TRAINING FOCUS

This workout targets multiple training zones for comprehensive development. Focus on maintaining consistent effort levels and proper form throughout each interval.Primary Purpose: Non-sequential pattern prevents rhythm settling

Workout Overview

Duration
1h 20m
Distance
20km
Intensity
9.5/10
Target Race
10K
Terrain
any
Difficulty
★★★☆☆
Tags
fartlekvariednon-sequential

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WARMUP
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
3/10
Duration15m
Thorough warmup with easy running, dynamic drills, and strides
Segment 1 of 33
18% of workout
Threshold
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration4m
Threshold effort
Segment 2 of 33
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration2m
Easy recovery
Segment 3 of 33
2% of workout
Threshold
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration4m
Threshold effort
Segment 4 of 33
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration2m
Easy recovery
Segment 5 of 33
2% of workout
Threshold
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration4m
Threshold effort
Segment 6 of 33
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration2m
Easy recovery
Segment 7 of 33
2% of workout
Threshold
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration4m
Threshold effort
Segment 8 of 33
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration2m
Easy recovery
Segment 9 of 33
2% of workout
Threshold
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration3m
Threshold effort
Segment 10 of 33
4% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m 30s
Easy recovery
Segment 11 of 33
2% of workout
Threshold
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration3m
Threshold effort
Segment 12 of 33
4% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m 30s
Easy recovery
Segment 13 of 33
2% of workout
Threshold
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration3m
Threshold effort
Segment 14 of 33
4% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m 30s
Easy recovery
Segment 15 of 33
2% of workout
Threshold
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration3m
Threshold effort
Segment 16 of 33
4% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m 30s
Easy recovery
Segment 17 of 33
2% of workout
5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration2m
5K pace effort
Segment 18 of 33
2% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m
Easy recovery
Segment 19 of 33
1% of workout
5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration2m
5K pace effort
Segment 20 of 33
2% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m
Easy recovery
Segment 21 of 33
1% of workout
5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration2m
5K pace effort
Segment 22 of 33
2% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m
Easy recovery
Segment 23 of 33
1% of workout
5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration2m
5K pace effort
Segment 24 of 33
2% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m
Easy recovery
Segment 25 of 33
1% of workout
5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration1m
5K pace effort
Segment 26 of 33
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration30s
Easy recovery
Segment 27 of 33
1% of workout
5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration1m
5K pace effort
Segment 28 of 33
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration30s
Easy recovery
Segment 29 of 33
1% of workout
5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration1m
5K pace effort
Segment 30 of 33
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration30s
Easy recovery
Segment 31 of 33
1% of workout
5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration1m
5K pace effort
Segment 32 of 33
1% of workout
COOLDOWN
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
2/10
Duration10m
Easy running to gradually lower heart rate and begin recovery
Segment 33 of 33
12% of workout
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0:15
0:30
0:45
1:00
1:15
1:24

Workout Structure

Complete breakdown with effort-based RPE color coding

Training Purpose

Non-sequential pattern prevents rhythm settling

1

Dynamic Warmup

Thorough warmup with easy running, dynamic drills, and strides

Effort Level
RPE 3
Light
Duration
15m
Zone
Easy
Notes
  • Start with 10-12 minutes easy running
  • Include dynamic drills (leg swings, high knees, butt kicks)
  • Finish with 4-6x100m strides at gradually increasing pace
  • Take time to feel loose and ready
2

Fartlek Fusion

Mixed time surges: 4-3-2-1 minutes with half-time recovery

Fartlek Fusion
Repeat 1x: Mixed time surges: 4-3-2-1 minutes with half-time recovery
1
Threshold
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
4m
Effort Zone
Threshold

Threshold effort

2
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
2m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

3
Threshold
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
4m
Effort Zone
Threshold

Threshold effort

4
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
2m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

5
Threshold
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
4m
Effort Zone
Threshold

Threshold effort

6
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
2m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

7
Threshold
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
4m
Effort Zone
Threshold

Threshold effort

8
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
2m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

9
Threshold
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
3m
Effort Zone
Threshold

Threshold effort

10
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m 30s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

11
Threshold
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
3m
Effort Zone
Threshold

Threshold effort

12
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m 30s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

13
Threshold
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
3m
Effort Zone
Threshold

Threshold effort

14
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m 30s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

15
Threshold
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
3m
Effort Zone
Threshold

Threshold effort

16
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m 30s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

17
5K pace
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
2m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

5K pace effort

18
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

19
5K pace
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
2m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

5K pace effort

20
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

21
5K pace
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
2m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

5K pace effort

22
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

23
5K pace
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
2m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

5K pace effort

24
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

25
5K pace
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

5K pace effort

26
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
30s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

27
5K pace
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

5K pace effort

28
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
30s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

29
5K pace
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

5K pace effort

30
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
30s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

31
5K pace
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

5K pace effort

Notes
  • Focus on maintaining consistent effort
  • Use recovery periods wisely
  • Stay mentally engaged throughout
3

Active Cooldown

Easy running to gradually lower heart rate and begin recovery

Effort Level
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
10m
Zone
Easy
Notes
  • Start very easy, gradually slow down
  • Focus on deep, relaxed breathing
  • Prepare for stretching and foam rolling
  • Hydrate and refuel within 30 minutes

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