Race-Pace Stamina Test
Workout - Race-Pace Stamina Test
- 10min @ 8'30''/mi
- 2 lots of:
- 10min @ 5'48''/mi
- 5min rest
- 10min @ 8'30''/mi
A summary of Tuesday Workout - 2 x 10 Minutes from The FOD Runner. This breakdown will get you through the session today. The full video has more context.
Key points:
- This session tests how a gluten-free, dairy-free diet affects running comfort, especially at race pace.
- Two 10-minute blocks with a 5-minute recovery jog or walk between them, totaling 20 minutes of work.
- Stay steady through hills at a pace slightly faster than 10K race speed (roughly 5:40-5:56 per mile on flat sections).
- Watch your gut response and the wind. Both help gauge your readiness for race day.
Workout example:
- Warm-up: 5-10 minutes easy running on trails with a few short hills.
- First 10-minute block:
- Around 5:56 per mile for the first mile (downhill section).
- About 5:41 per mile for the remaining 9 minutes (mixed terrain).
- Recovery: 5 minutes easy, either jogging or walking with steady breathing.
- Second 10-minute block (repeat the first effort):
- Brief uphill portion (about 6:02 per mile), then level ground around 5:43 per mile.
- Cool-down: 5-10 minutes easy, noting any side stitches or digestive issues.
Closing note: Try this 2 x 10-minute workout today, adjusting paces in the Pacing app. If you’re running strong and your stomach cooperates, you’re set for race weekend.
References
- Tuesday Workout - 2 x 10 Minutes | FOD Runner - YouTube (YouTube Video)