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VO2 MaxRPE 7.3All Out★★★★★

VO2 MAXIMIZER (SHORT)

5x(3min hard, 2min hard, 1min very hard) with recovery - progressive effort within sets

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: Multiple peaks with progressive intensity

Workout Overview

Duration
45m
Distance
11km
Intensity
7.3/10
Target Race
5K
Terrain
any
Difficulty
★★★★★
Tags
vo2maxprogressivemultiple peaks

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WARMUP
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
3/10
Duration15m
Thorough warmup with easy running, dynamic drills, and strides
Segment 1 of 19
27% of workout
Threshold
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration3m
Threshold effort
Segment 2 of 19
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m
Easy recovery
Segment 3 of 19
2% of workout
Threshold
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration3m
Threshold effort
Segment 4 of 19
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m
Easy recovery
Segment 5 of 19
2% of workout
Threshold
Training ZoneThreshold
Effort Level
7/10
Duration3m
Threshold effort
Segment 6 of 19
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m
Easy recovery
Segment 7 of 19
2% of workout
5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration2m
5K pace effort
Segment 8 of 19
4% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m
Easy recovery
Segment 9 of 19
2% of workout
5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration2m
5K pace effort
Segment 10 of 19
4% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m
Easy recovery
Segment 11 of 19
2% of workout
5K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration2m
5K pace effort
Segment 12 of 19
4% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration1m
Easy recovery
Segment 13 of 19
2% of workout
3K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
9/10
Duration1m
3K pace effort
Segment 14 of 19
2% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration3m
Easy recovery
Segment 15 of 19
5% of workout
3K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
9/10
Duration1m
3K pace effort
Segment 16 of 19
2% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
2/10
Duration3m
Easy recovery
Segment 17 of 19
5% of workout
3K pace
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
9/10
Duration1m
3K pace effort
Segment 18 of 19
2% of workout
COOLDOWN
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
2/10
Duration10m
Easy running to gradually lower heart rate and begin recovery
Segment 19 of 19
18% of workout
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Workout Structure

Complete breakdown with effort-based RPE color coding

Training Purpose

Multiple peaks with progressive intensity

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

VO2 Maximizer

5x(3min hard, 2min hard, 1min very hard) with recovery - progressive effort within sets

VO2 Maximizer
Repeat 1x: 5x(3min hard, 2min hard, 1min very hard) with recovery - progressive effort within sets
1
Threshold
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
3m
Effort Zone
Threshold

Threshold effort

2
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

3
Threshold
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
3m
Effort Zone
Threshold

Threshold effort

4
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

5
Threshold
RPE 7
Very Hard
Duration
3m
Effort Zone
Threshold

Threshold effort

6
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

7
5K pace
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
2m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

5K pace effort

8
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

9
5K pace
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
2m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

5K pace effort

10
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

11
5K pace
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
2m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

5K pace effort

12
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

13
3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

3K pace effort

14
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
3m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

15
3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

3K pace effort

16
Recovery
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
3m
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy recovery

17
3K pace
RPE 9
Maximum
Duration
1m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

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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