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Track Workout - Up the Ladder

Objective: You need to know your 5K pace and test it monthly. Begin at your 5K pace minus 10-15 seconds. When you can make all of the intervals with the specified rest, lower your the pace by 10-15 seconds again. Note there are two 800s, and a single repeat for every other distance.

Warm Up

Perform a standard warm-up.

Main Set
Ladder

All repeats are at the same pace.
When the ladder becomes comfortable, lower the pace 10-15 seconds.
Note there are two 800s, and a single repeat for every other distance.

Run (yds) Rest (m:ss)
200

0:30

4001:00
6001:30
2 X 800

2:00

1,0003:00
1,2003:00

Total 5,000

Cool Down15 minutes - walk 400, stretch for remainder of 15 minutes

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