FOD Runner's 600-400-200 Repeats

FOD Runner's 600-400-200 Repeats

Workout - FOD Runner's 600-400-200 Repeats

  • 2.4km @ 5'30''/km
  • 100m @ 3'00''/km
  • 30s rest
  • 100m @ 3'00''/km
  • 30s rest
  • 100m @ 3'00''/km
  • 30s rest
  • 3 lots of:
    • 600m @ 2'58''/km
    • 30s rest
    • 400m @ 2'59''/km
    • 30s rest
    • 200m @ 2'45''/km
    • 30s rest
  • 2.4km @ 6'00''/km
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Here’s the rundown on “Nike ZOOMX DRAGONFLY First Run - FAST TRACK WORKOUT 3 x (600/400/200)” from The FOD Runner. It’s a solid workout you can run today, and we’ve pulled together the key takeaways. Check out the full video for the complete walk-through.

Key Points:

  • New to track spikes? Keep this session controlled yet still quick. Socks are fine—the creator wears them, and you should do what feels right for you.
  • Warm‑up: 1.5‑mile (≈2.4 km) easy run followed by drills and strides.
  • Main set: Three repeating rounds of 600 m, 400 m, and 200 m efforts, each separated by a 200 m easy jog (100 m walk, then 100 m jog).
  • Recovery: Make sure your recovery stays relaxed—the whole session comes to about 5 km.
  • Data: Target around 4:46 per mile for the 600 m repeats (≈4:58 per km), 4:48 per mile for 400 m, and below 4:27 per mile for 200 m (below 2:50 per km). Cadence rises from roughly 170 cpm on the longer repeats to about 185 cpm on the 200 m; stride length reaches beyond 2 m on the sprint.
  • Smart approach: Use the 200 m recovery jogs to stay mobile through the session without overloading the lighter spike shoe.

Workout Example:

  1. Warm‑up – Start with 1.5 mi (2.4 km) easy jogging, then do 2‑3 × 100 m strides.
  2. Main Set (repeat 3×):
    • 600 m @ ~4:46 / mi (≈4:58 / km) – focus on a long, relaxed stride.
    • 400 m @ ~4:48 / mi (≈4:59 / km) – bring the cadence up slightly.
    • 200 m @ sub‑4:27 / mi (≈2:50 / km) – sprint pace with quick turnover and extended stride.
    • Recovery: 200 m easy (walk 100 m, jog 100 m).
  3. Cool‑down – Close with 1.5 mi (2.4 km) easy running.

Closing Note: Run this session at a pace suited to where you are in your training, log it in the Pacing app, and track your progress. Head to the track, feel the snap of those Dragonfly spikes, and enjoy every step.

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