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IntervalsRPE 8.1Hard★★★★☆
THE MILE MIXER (SHORT)
6x1 mile with alternating paces: 10K/5K/10K/5K/10K/5K
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: Sustained distance with oscillating effort
Workout Overview
Duration
50m
Distance
11km
Intensity
8.1/10
Target Race
5K
Terrain
road
Difficulty
★★★★☆
Tags
milealternating paceendurance
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WARMUP
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
3/10
Duration15m
“Thorough warmup with easy running, dynamic drills, and strides”
Segment 1 of 9
24% 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 9
11% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration3m
“Easy recovery”
Segment 3 of 9
5% 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 4 of 9
11% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration3m
“Easy recovery”
Segment 5 of 9
5% 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 6 of 9
11% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration3m
“Easy recovery”
Segment 7 of 9
5% 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 8 of 9
11% of workout
COOLDOWN
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
2/10
Duration10m
“Easy running to gradually lower heart rate and begin recovery”
Segment 9 of 9
16% of workout
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0:30
0:45
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1:01
Training Purpose
Sustained distance with oscillating effort
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 Mile Mixer
6x1 mile with alternating paces: 10K/5K/10K/5K/10K/5K
The Mile Mixer
Repeat 1x: 6x1 mile with alternating paces: 10K/5K/10K/5K/10K/5K
Notes
- •Focus on maintaining consistent effort
- •Use recovery periods wisely
- •Stay mentally engaged throughout
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