A Runner's Interval Training at 8,000’ / 2438 m | Perfect Altitude? - Seth James DeMoor
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Key Points:
- Training at high altitude (8,000 ft) can boost aerobic strength and leg toughness.
- A cinder track offers a unique surface that forces you to adapt your stride and power.
- Altitude work feels harder but translates to faster road‑race paces once you descend.
- Keep clothing light; the author shed a windbreaker at 36 °F.
Workout Example:
- Warm‑up 10 min easy jog on the cinder track.
- Perform 6 × 400 m intervals at a hard, but sustainable effort (≈85 % max HR) with 90 seconds easy jog recovery between each.
- Cool‑down 10 min easy run. Adjust the distance or repeat count to match your current fitness and use the Pacing app to set your target effort zones.
Closing Note: Try this altitude‑focused interval session this week, and feel free to customize the paces or repeats in the Pacing app to suit your own training level. Enjoy the climb and the speed you’ll gain on the roads below!
References
Workout - High-Altitude 400m Repeats
- 10min @ 5'30''/km
- 6 lots of:
- 400m @ 4'00''/km
- 1min 30s rest
- 10min @ 6'00''/km
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