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HILL PYRAMID ASSAULT (SHORT)

Hill repeats in pyramid pattern: 30s-60s-90s-2min-90s-60s-30s with downhill jog 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: Build explosive power, improve running economy, strengthen key running muscles, and develop uphill racing ability.

Workout Overview

Duration
35m
Distance
6km
Intensity
5.1/10
Target Race
5K
Terrain
trail
Difficulty
★★★★☆
Tags
hillspyramidpowerstrength

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WARMUP
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
3/10
Duration15m
Thorough warmup with easy running, dynamic drills, and strides
Segment 1 of 11
40% of workout
0.5min Hard uphill
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration30s
Hard uphill effort
Segment 2 of 11
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m 30s
Easy recovery
Segment 3 of 11
4% of workout
1min Hard uphill
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration1m
Hard uphill effort
Segment 4 of 11
3% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration2m
Easy recovery
Segment 5 of 11
5% of workout
1.5min Hard uphill
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
9/10
Duration1m 30s
Hard uphill effort
Segment 6 of 11
4% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration2m 30s
Easy recovery
Segment 7 of 11
7% of workout
1min Hard uphill
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration1m
Hard uphill effort
Segment 8 of 11
3% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration2m
Easy recovery
Segment 9 of 11
5% of workout
0.5min Hard uphill
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration30s
Hard uphill effort
Segment 10 of 11
1% of workout
COOLDOWN
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
2/10
Duration10m
Easy running to gradually lower heart rate and begin recovery
Segment 11 of 11
27% of workout
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37:30

Workout Structure

Complete breakdown with effort-based RPE color coding

Training Purpose

Build explosive power, improve running economy, strengthen key running muscles, and develop uphill racing ability.

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

Hill Pyramid Assault

Hill repeats in pyramid pattern: 30s-60s-90s-2min-90s-60s-30s with downhill jog recovery.

Hill Pyramid Assault
Repeat 1x: Hill repeats in pyramid pattern: 30s-60s-90s-2min-90s-60s-30s with downhill jog recovery.
1
0.5min Hard uphill
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
30s
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

Hard uphill effort

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

Easy recovery

3
1min Hard uphill
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

Hard uphill effort

4
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
2m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

5
1.5min Hard uphill
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
1m 30s
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

Hard uphill effort

6
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
2m 30s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

7
1min Hard uphill
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

Hard uphill effort

8
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
2m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

9
0.5min Hard uphill
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
30s
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

Hard uphill 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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