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THE 400/1200 SPLIT (SHORT)

Pairs of 400m and 1200m: speed-endurance combination

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: Tests speed then endurance in repeating pattern

Workout Overview

Duration
45m
Distance
10km
Intensity
8.5/10
Target Race
5K
Terrain
track
Difficulty
★★★★★
Tags
mixed distancesspeed-endurance

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WARMUP
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
3/10
Duration15m
“Thorough warmup with easy running, dynamic drills, and strides”
Segment 1 of 17
22% of workout
400m 5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
9/10
Duration1m 36s
* Estimated at 3:53/km pace for vo2 max effort
“5K pace effort”
Segment 2 of 17
2% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m 30s
“Easy recovery”
Segment 3 of 17
2% of workout
400m 5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
9/10
Duration1m 36s
* Estimated at 3:53/km pace for vo2 max effort
“5K pace effort”
Segment 4 of 17
2% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m 30s
“Easy recovery”
Segment 5 of 17
2% of workout
400m 5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
9/10
Duration1m 36s
* Estimated at 3:53/km pace for vo2 max effort
“5K pace effort”
Segment 6 of 17
2% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m 30s
“Easy recovery”
Segment 7 of 17
2% of workout
400m 5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
9/10
Duration1m 36s
* Estimated at 3:53/km pace for vo2 max effort
“5K pace effort”
Segment 8 of 17
2% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m 30s
“Easy recovery”
Segment 9 of 17
2% of workout
1200m 10K pace
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration5m 16s
* Estimated at 4:17/km pace for threshold effort
“10K pace effort”
Segment 10 of 17
8% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration3m
“Easy recovery”
Segment 11 of 17
4% of workout
1200m 10K pace
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration5m 16s
* Estimated at 4:17/km pace for threshold effort
“10K pace effort”
Segment 12 of 17
8% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration3m
“Easy recovery”
Segment 13 of 17
4% of workout
1200m 10K pace
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration5m 16s
* Estimated at 4:17/km pace for threshold effort
“10K pace effort”
Segment 14 of 17
8% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration3m
“Easy recovery”
Segment 15 of 17
4% of workout
1200m 10K pace
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration5m 16s
* Estimated at 4:17/km pace for threshold effort
“10K pace effort”
Segment 16 of 17
8% of workout
COOLDOWN
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
2/10
Duration10m
“Easy running to gradually lower heart rate and begin recovery”
Segment 17 of 17
15% of workout
0:00
0:15
0:30
0:45
1:00
1:07

Workout Structure

Complete breakdown with effort-based RPE color coding

Training Purpose

Tests speed then endurance in repeating pattern

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

The 400/1200 Split

Pairs of 400m and 1200m: speed-endurance combination

The 400/1200 Split
Repeat 1x: Pairs of 400m and 1200m: speed-endurance combination
1
400m 5K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
400m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

“5K pace effort”

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

“Easy recovery”

3
400m 5K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
400m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

“5K pace effort”

4
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m 30s
Effort Zone
Recovery

“Easy recovery”

5
400m 5K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
400m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

“5K pace effort”

6
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m 30s
Effort Zone
Recovery

“Easy recovery”

7
400m 5K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
400m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

“5K pace effort”

8
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m 30s
Effort Zone
Recovery

“Easy recovery”

9
1200m 10K pace
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
1km
Effort Zone
Threshold

“10K pace effort”

10
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
3m
Effort Zone
Recovery

“Easy recovery”

11
1200m 10K pace
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
1km
Effort Zone
Threshold

“10K pace effort”

12
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
3m
Effort Zone
Recovery

“Easy recovery”

13
1200m 10K pace
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
1km
Effort Zone
Threshold

“10K pace effort”

14
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
3m
Effort Zone
Recovery

“Easy recovery”

15
1200m 10K pace
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
1km
Effort Zone
Threshold

“10K 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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