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SPRINT-CRUISE-SPRINT (LONG)

12x200m fast, 4km steady, 12x200m fast - speed before and after aerobic work.

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: Maintain speed qualities during endurance work, test ability to run fast when fatigued.

Workout Overview

Duration
1h 25m
Distance
14km
Intensity
8.4/10
Target Race
5K
Terrain
track
Difficulty
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Tags
mixed workoutsprintssteadysandwich

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WARMUP
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
3/10
Duration15m
Thorough warmup with easy running, dynamic drills, and strides
Segment 1 of 67
15% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 2 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 3 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 4 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 5 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 6 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 7 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 8 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 9 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 10 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 11 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 12 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 13 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 14 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 15 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 16 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 17 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 18 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 19 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 20 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 21 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 22 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 23 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 24 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 25 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 26 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 27 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 28 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 29 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 30 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 31 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 32 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 33 of 67
1% of workout
5000m Steady
Training ZoneSteady
Effort Level
6/10
Duration26m 3s
* Estimated at 5:05/km pace for steady effort
Steady effort
Segment 34 of 67
26% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration2m
Easy recovery
Segment 35 of 67
2% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 36 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 37 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 38 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 39 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 40 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 41 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 42 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 43 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 44 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 45 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 46 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 47 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 48 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 49 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 50 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 51 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 52 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 53 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 54 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 55 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 56 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 57 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 58 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 59 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 60 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 61 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 62 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 63 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 64 of 67
1% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration45s
Easy recovery
Segment 65 of 67
1% of workout
200m 3K pace
Training ZoneNeuromuscular
Effort Level
9/10
Duration42s
* Estimated at 3:26/km pace for neuromuscular effort
3K pace effort
Segment 66 of 67
1% of workout
COOLDOWN
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
2/10
Duration10m
Easy running to gradually lower heart rate and begin recovery
Segment 67 of 67
10% of workout
0:00
0:15
0:30
0:45
1:00
1:15
1:30
1:38

Workout Structure

Complete breakdown with effort-based RPE color coding

Training Purpose

Maintain speed qualities during endurance work, test ability to run fast when fatigued.

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

Sprint-Cruise-Sprint

12x200m fast, 4km steady, 12x200m fast - speed before and after aerobic work.

Sprint-Cruise-Sprint
Repeat 1x: 12x200m fast, 4km steady, 12x200m fast - speed before and after aerobic work.
1
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

2
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

3
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

4
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

5
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

6
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

7
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

8
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

9
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

10
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

11
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

12
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

13
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

14
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

15
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

16
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

17
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

18
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

19
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

20
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

21
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

22
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

23
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

24
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

25
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

26
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

27
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

28
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

29
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

30
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

31
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

32
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

33
5000m Steady
RPE 6
Hard
Duration
5km
Effort Zone
Steady

Steady effort

34
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
2m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

35
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

36
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

37
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

38
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

39
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

40
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

41
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

42
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

43
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

44
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

45
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

46
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

47
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

48
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

49
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

50
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

51
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

52
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

53
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

54
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

55
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

56
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

57
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

58
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

59
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

60
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

61
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

62
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

63
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K pace effort

64
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
45s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

65
200m 3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
200m
Effort Zone
Neuromuscular

3K 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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