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THE 800M ACCELERATOR (SHORT)
10x800m with each rep progressively faster
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: Progressive pacing builds mental fortitude
Workout Overview
Duration
45m
Distance
10km
Intensity
8.4/10
Target Race
5K
Terrain
track
Difficulty
★★★★★
Tags
800mprogressivecutdown
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WARMUP
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
3/10
Duration15m
“Thorough warmup with easy running, dynamic drills, and strides”
Segment 1 of 16
22% of workout
800m 10K pace
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration3m 27s
* Estimated at 4:12/km pace for threshold effort
“10K pace effort”
Segment 2 of 16
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration2m 30s
“Easy recovery”
Segment 3 of 16
4% of workout
800m 10K pace
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration3m 27s
* Estimated at 4:12/km pace for threshold effort
“10K pace effort”
Segment 4 of 16
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration2m 30s
“Easy recovery”
Segment 5 of 16
4% of workout
800m 5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration3m 17s
* Estimated at 4:00/km pace for vo2 max effort
“5K pace effort”
Segment 6 of 16
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration2m 30s
“Easy recovery”
Segment 7 of 16
4% of workout
800m 5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration3m 17s
* Estimated at 4:00/km pace for vo2 max effort
“5K pace effort”
Segment 8 of 16
5% of workout
800m 10K pace
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration3m 27s
* Estimated at 4:12/km pace for threshold effort
“10K pace effort”
Segment 9 of 16
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration2m 30s
“Easy recovery”
Segment 10 of 16
4% of workout
800m 10K pace
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration3m 27s
* Estimated at 4:12/km pace for threshold effort
“10K pace effort”
Segment 11 of 16
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration2m 30s
“Easy recovery”
Segment 12 of 16
4% of workout
800m 5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration3m 17s
* Estimated at 4:00/km pace for vo2 max effort
“5K pace effort”
Segment 13 of 16
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration2m 30s
“Easy recovery”
Segment 14 of 16
4% of workout
800m 5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration3m 17s
* Estimated at 4:00/km pace for vo2 max effort
“5K pace effort”
Segment 15 of 16
5% of workout
COOLDOWN
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
2/10
Duration10m
“Easy running to gradually lower heart rate and begin recovery”
Segment 16 of 16
15% of workout
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0:15
0:30
0:45
1:00
1:06
Training Purpose
Progressive pacing builds mental fortitude
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
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The 800m Accelerator
10x800m with each rep progressively faster
The 800m Accelerator
Repeat 2x: 10x800m with each rep progressively faster
2
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Notes
- •Focus on maintaining consistent effort
- •Use recovery periods wisely
- •Stay mentally engaged throughout
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