Feel-Based 10k Repeats

Feel-Based 10k Repeats

Workout - Feel-Based 10k Repeats

  • 12min @ 6'00''/km
  • 12 lots of:
    • 400m @ 3'34''/km
    • 45s rest
  • 7min @ 6'30''/km
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Intro: Caught The FOD Runner’s latest on “400m Rep Workout With No GPS Watch & Training Update”? It’s solid—and here we’ll walk through the key elements so you can give the workout a shot. The full video has everything if you want the complete rundown.

Key points:

  • 12 × 400 m repeats (≈0.25 mi) targeting 10 k race pace—aim for 1:24–1:27 per rep, or quicker if you’ve got the legs for it.
  • No GPS watch? Just mark your start and finish points; keep recovery to under 60 seconds.
  • The video doesn’t detail the warm-up, but the focus is on clean form, relaxation, and sustained intensity.
  • You can adapt the volume—run it as 3 × 4 or 4 × 3 repeats based on your fitness and conditions.

Workout example:

  1. Start with an easy 10–15 minute warm-up.
  2. Run 12 × 400 m repeats on flat ground or a track
    • Aim for your 10 k race pace—around 1:24–1:27 per 400 m
    • Rest 30–60 seconds between repeats (jog or walk back to the start)
  3. Finish with a 5–10 minute easy jog to cool down.

No watch handy? Mark your start and end points, count your paces, or grab a phone timer for each rep.

Closing note: Try this 400 m repeat session and use the Pacing app to dial in the pace against your current 10 k fitness. Enjoy the effort, stay safe, and keep pushing your speed!

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