Sinclaire Johnson's Speed-Endurance Session
Workout - Sinclaire Johnson's Speed-Endurance Session
- 10min @ 6'45''/km
- 2 lots of:
- 400m @ 3'25''/km
- 30s rest
- 4 lots of:
- 200m @ 3'25''/km
- 20s rest
- 8 lots of:
- 100m @ 3'25''/km
- 15s rest
- 10min @ 7'00''/km
Intro: Emma Abrahamson breaks down DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRO RUNNER | Sinclaire Johnson x Nike Bowerman Track Club. Here’s the essentials so you can run the workout today. Watch the full video for the rest.
Key points:
- Sinclaire builds speed through high-intensity, low-volume repeats (“twos, fours and eights” at mile-race pace) rather than racking up mileage.
- Tune into your body. When she felt worn down, she skipped the planned run for an extra nap and a walk.
- Recovery is simple: eat within 20 minutes, stretch and foam roll, ice later, sleep, hydrate.
- Food: simple and whole, plenty of vegetables, with a strong black Americano before heading out.
Workout example:
Speed-endurance track session (paces in minutes per mile):
- Warm-up 10 min easy plus dynamic activation
- 2 x 400 m at mile-race pace, 30 sec jog recovery
- 4 x 200 m at mile-race pace, 20 sec jog recovery
- 8 x 100 m at mile-race pace, 15 sec jog recovery
- Cool-down 10 min easy
Adjust the intervals to your own mile pace (e.g., 5:30/mi for many runners) and use the Pacing app for custom paces.
Closing note: Run this speed workout, adjust reps and rest to your fitness, and log times in the Pacing app.
References
- DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRO RUNNER | Sinclaire Johnson x Nike Bowerman Track Club - YouTube (YouTube Video)