5k Taper Sharpener

Workout - 5k Taper Sharpener

• 3.0km @ 6'30''/km
• 3 lots of:
  • 2.0km @ 4'15''/km
  • 2min rest
• 1.5km @ 6'30''/km

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Intro: Flora Beverley’s “INTERVAL SESSION | 5k training” is worth watching. Below is the breakdown so you can run the workout today. The full video has the context.

Key points:

• Built for a taper week: three rounds of 2 km at roughly 4:15/km (just under race pace) with 2 min recovery jogs.
• Use flat or gently rolling loops (around 0.9 km each) for consistent effort.
• Warm up for about 3 km, then start intervals from a position that keeps total distance in check.
• Keep recovery runs brief (2 min) and relaxed. Focus on crisp speed, not total mileage.
• Even on a sluggish day, an interval session builds race confidence without overtraining.

Workout example:

1. Warm-up: 3 km easy.
2. Interval set (x3):
   • 2 km at 4:15/km (just under 5K race pace).
   • 2 min recovery jog.
3. Cool-down: easy jog back (around 1 km), or keep running at recovery pace for a total of ~13 km.

Practical tips:

• Pick a flat 0.9 km loop or a 1 km stretch to stay on pace.
• If it slopes downhill, you’ll naturally run faster. Hold the effort at 4:15/km rather than chasing the time.
• In hot or windy conditions, drink often and wear clothes you can shed.
• Record repeats in the Pacing app and adjust target paces to your fitness.

Closing note: try this session and adapt the 4:15/km pace to where you are. The Pacing app switches between miles and kilometers easily.

References

• INTERVAL SESSION | 5k training - YouTube (YouTube Video)