How Should an Interval Session Feel? Tips for Staying in Control

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Learn how an interval session should feel while running in this helpful video. Get tips on staying in control and maximizing your workout!
In this video, I discuss how an interval session should feel, what it feels like to be in control of your pace, and what to do if you start to lose control. I address a great question from James, who is working to improve his 5K personal best from 25 minutes to 21:30. He has been doing challenging interval sessions, including 20 x 1 minute, 12 x 400 meters, and 10 x 500 meters, all with 60 seconds rest in between. James felt he was losing control during these sessions and is concerned about upcoming intervals.
In This Video, You'll Learn:
- Feeling of Control: What it means to be in control during an interval session.
- Losing Control: Recognizing the signs of losing control and what to do when it happens.
- Interval Progression: Understanding how to structure your interval sessions for optimal improvement.
- Target Pace: The importance of setting a smart, specific, and achievable target pace.
- Self-Awareness: How to be self-aware and confident in adjusting your training as needed.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Control in Intervals: What being in control during an interval session feels like.
2. Dealing with Difficulty: Strategies for managing tough interval sessions.
3. Session Breakdown: Analyzing James's interval sessions and current progress.
4. Training Adjustments: Knowing when to back off or seek help in your training.
5. SMART Goals: How to set and achieve specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-focused goals.
In This Video, You’ll Discover:
- How to manage and control your interval training sessions.
- Practical tips for staying in control and adjusting your training.
- Insights into achieving and surpassing your running goals.
- The importance of self-awareness and confidence in training.
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