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IntervalsRPE 8.1HardPro Level★★★★★

PROGRESSIVE MILE MADNESS (SHORT)

5x1 mile with 30-second pace drop each repeat - ultimate progressive pacing challenge.

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 sustained speed endurance, develop pacing discipline across longer intervals, improve mental resilience.

Workout Overview

Duration
50m
Distance
10km
Intensity
8.1/10
Target Race
5K
Terrain
road
Difficulty
★★★★★
Tags
mile repeatsprogressivecutdownendurance

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WARMUP
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
3/10
Duration15m
Thorough warmup with easy running, dynamic drills, and strides
Segment 1 of 8
25% of workout
1609m 10K pace
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration7m 4s
* Estimated at 4:17/km pace for threshold effort
10K pace effort
Segment 2 of 8
12% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration4m
Easy recovery
Segment 3 of 8
7% of workout
1609m 5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration6m 44s
* Estimated at 4:05/km pace for vo2 max effort
5K pace effort
Segment 4 of 8
11% of workout
1609m 10K pace
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration7m 4s
* Estimated at 4:17/km pace for threshold effort
10K pace effort
Segment 5 of 8
12% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration4m
Easy recovery
Segment 6 of 8
7% of workout
1609m 5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration6m 44s
* Estimated at 4:05/km pace for vo2 max effort
5K pace effort
Segment 7 of 8
11% of workout
COOLDOWN
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
2/10
Duration10m
Easy running to gradually lower heart rate and begin recovery
Segment 8 of 8
17% of workout
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0:15
0:30
0:45
1:00
1:00

Workout Structure

Complete breakdown with effort-based RPE color coding

Training Purpose

Build sustained speed endurance, develop pacing discipline across longer intervals, improve mental resilience.

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

Progressive Mile Madness

5x1 mile with 30-second pace drop each repeat - ultimate progressive pacing challenge.

Progressive Mile Madness
Repeat 2x: 5x1 mile with 30-second pace drop each repeat - ultimate progressive pacing challenge.
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1
1609m 10K pace
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
2km
Effort Zone
Threshold

10K pace effort

2
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
4m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

3
1609m 5K pace
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
2km
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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