turns out I committed a rookie mistake: my first 6 months of triathlon training I was only doing tempo runs. Thanks for the videos Heather and Mark, GTN is my unofficial coach!
This channel is slowly growing to become one of my favorite channels on UA-cam. I'm learning so much about running, swimming, and cycling. Thanks heaps :)
Just came across this since seriously getting into running and not knowing how to structure my week. This video alone is a game changer and simply explains each run and point 👍👍👍
What ever is said and done, if one wants to make it a life time habit,make sure never to get seriously injured, can make sure of it by doing proper before and after run warm up and stretching exercises,have a balanced food and drink intake,proper rest and adequate sleep.Make sure never to get dumped by oneself by negligence! About 120 minutes of running per week and some other alternative activities on other alternative days will ensure A harmonious trouble free happy life.Running at your own comfortable speed is the name of the game at the beginning,but the speed etc can be improved gradually as you keep on running with out a break.Appreciate the training instructions,but the basics should be kept in mind.,to make it a way of life.Have s healthy and A long life.! I have been running for now more than 40 years with the help of God! Greetings from Colombo Sri Lanka with love to all! 👍🌹🌹🌹
Okay, 4th time watching this....will try this...speed/interval run.....tempo run.....long run on the weekend. Got it! We'll see how it works. My training is for first 10k. Ty
Great video! I remember people complaining in past videos that you didn’t give workouts to follow, good to see you listen to your fans! No reasons to complain now
Thank you so much GTN!!! I am only 16, but I have been training for my first Sprint Triathlon in July and this has helped me so much! I am faster, stronger, and more fit than I ever was during Cross Country Season because of these videos.
My favorite place for tips for running+cycling workouts! Just watched this as inspiration to prepare training plan for my first half marathon! Hopefully a first triathlon next year (:
Just what i needed! I started using map my run and these were the sessions they recommended for 3d/week training, thanks very much for the very thorough explanation. You two are my favorite hosts!
Nicely covered all the key points!! RPE/HEAR RATE and pace...where to place in a week...and how long before a race...with some session examples...never watched a video where one covered all these points in one go. I know you have a couch to 5k with a similar explanation too..🙂. Awesome work by the team!!! Saving it to my running playlist.
Usually do my interval runs on the treadmill. Usually do either 5 x 400m with a 400m recovery in between or 4 x 800m intervals with a 400m recovery. Keeps the mind from wandering and the session isn't too long either. I still need work on slowing down my pace on the long runs though
Just shifted my running training intesity focus to a heart rate based one yesterday... It was weird doing a long run that slow after doing a half marathon on saterday. Regardess, this video was really insightful
Intervals are my absolute favourite! I have been out of running for a while, so going to slowly build my mileage back up before I start any speed work again 👍🏻
Hill sessions is also a must trust me I have made alot of gains doing both Hill repeats and hilly long runs it builds strength and builds heart and lungs efficiency
Are you aware of the book "Run Less, Run Faster" by Bill Pierce, Scott Murr, and Ray Moss? Published in 2007. It is basically a 3 runs per week tutorial for improving your overall speed and durability with detailed pace and distance charts that you can use to follow the program depending on your needs. Training is supplemented by swimming, rowing, and biking to give the running muscles a break from the stress. I highly recommend that you give the book a look and maybe even make a short review.
Nice workouts and I'd like to have percentages above for instance 10k pace, instead of seconds. Low level athletes will probably go faster then they should based on this.
Very good Video. The essentials, nothing else. I really needed to be reminded of that for my first Ironman in less than 4 Month. Yes, I am afraid AF. And for the Workouts: I hate them all lol but what can you do :)
Great video and explanation of run training. What I do not understand is why would you do km repeats for 4 km at 3-5 km pace. To increase speed shouldnt you do km repeats for 6-8 km at 3-5 km pace? The. You train yourself to run faster for a longer distance with rest in between after each km of course
Wow I have been watching GTN for a while now and just noticed a clip in this video was filmed in Bahrain where I lived for a few years :) Yalla Bahrain!
Global Triathlon Network - I ran my first half marathon there. The heat, wind and sand certainly made it an experience to remember :) Thanks for replying - keep up the good work and keep doing the hard yards
Thank you, I love the simplicity of the running program. If you have a garmin or polar, you have acces to their running program which is adding different runs. Would you recommend to follow these 3 key run workouts or to follow a greater variety program if available to you like garmin or polar?
I just bought a pair of under armour sonic 2 hovr and they are bluetooth enabled !! They actually map my run and even give me tips on my stride now no need for my fitbit
I do like these videos although as someone who has only been running a few months, I feel like these videos aren't aimed at people at my level. The difference between my 5k Race pace, my slow 10k Pace and my flat out speed pace is not particularly large so running at 30-40 seconds per km below my 5K race pace is more like a slow run.
Hi Heather and Mark late to the party again. Just wanted to say very useful, I've always thought these three runs were ideal too. I only fit 2 runs in a week, a tempo and a long run and my long run I'm running 8 to 81/2 m/m like Heather however my heart rate is at 85-90%, much higher than it should be. So am I pushing myself too hard and is there any value just running twice a week. I run for fun and I'm 45 years old, thanks - Dave, Uxbridge.
the most difficult of all those run training actually the last one LONG RUN at 60-70% HR because most runners HR tend to drifting when we run more further and hard to keep it down without walking
hi there, loved the videos. i just did a 10k run with a pace of 5.19/km and now i want to sign up for a halfmarathon. i dont get what the difference is between a tempo run and a interval training?
Thank you for these videos on how to improve on tour personal best 5k, U said that if you did your speed training on Tuesday then you'll do the tempo on Thursday, What do you do on Wednesday? Basically what I'm asking is do you guys run everyday, what is best to rest in between jogs? Thank you in advance Louis
Hey Louis, we don't all run everyday - that's not to say you shouldn't, it's all down to personal preference. We'd recommend an easy run on Wednesday between those two sessions should you choose to run 🙂
Would you take two of the speed sessions and make them in to one session or just do one session from the suggested and change it every week to get variation
So the Speed session with 1 minute hard, 1 minute easy is actually quite short, right? Say, 10 minutes warmup, 6 intervals (12 minutes), 10 minutes cooldown makes 32 minutes training. Or should I add anything else? Thanks!
Love this video. Thank you. However just a couple of questions. Hills. When do we put them in? Also, brick sessions. Would you say any of these three runs can be used as part of brick work? I’m a shift worker so really tricky to get it all in. Cheers
Hi Edward, thanks for your comment. You can include hills instead of the speed session but it's better to put it earlier in your pre season training. As for brick sessions if you want a short one then try to add that on top. If you don't have time then depending on what cycle you are doing use your long or tempo run after your bike.
Heather Fell thank you. After I wrote this I read all the other questions and you guys had pretty much already answered my question so maybe should’ve deleted it. Just being a bloke about it. Anywho, thank you. Loved this video. X
Tempo is the most confusing one. I understand zone 2 and fast run. I have no idea what tempo is. Always thought outside zone 2 you accumulate lactate acid
There is the possibility that the beard might create a "Supercavitating Torpedo" effect in the swimming leg - negating the overall aero drag experienced with the bike and run (rofl)
Did you like these workouts? What is your favourite? Let us know 👇
What is your favourite?
Mild run on trail, with occasional fartlek seasoning :)
I did! I love/hate speed workout.:)
Thank You Guys exactly what I needed 🤗
Do you have a similar video for cycling? or does the same principle apply?
Uphills reps and progression runs
I cross my lactic threshold whenever I get out of bed in the morning. 😅
LOL
Same.
😂
😂
Me too
I just run. Im never gonna do a tri, I just love the tips.
I tried a tri once, not my jam. Looking for some virtual tips/support right now and came across this video
Are you worried about the swim?
Clear explanations.. Thank you so much, I will always remember these 3 Keys:
Speed Workouts
Tempo Run
Long Run
GTN = my best youtube subscription, hands down
Thanks 🙌
Love the screenshot prompt. Brilliant.
turns out I committed a rookie mistake: my first 6 months of triathlon training I was only doing tempo runs. Thanks for the videos Heather and Mark, GTN is my unofficial coach!
Laurence I'm sure you'll see a fast improvement now!
Glad to help 🙂
This channel is slowly growing to become one of my favorite channels on UA-cam. I'm learning so much about running, swimming, and cycling. Thanks heaps :)
Thanks for the nice comments - we're really glad you're enjoying what we do! 🙌
Just came across this since seriously getting into running and not knowing how to structure my week. This video alone is a game changer and simply explains each run and point 👍👍👍
Great information and guide. Just realised some of your videos taken in Bahrain. 🇧🇭 my country.
What ever is said and done, if one wants to make it a life time habit,make sure never to get seriously injured, can make sure of it by doing proper before and after run warm up and stretching exercises,have a balanced food and drink intake,proper rest and adequate sleep.Make sure never to get dumped by oneself by negligence! About 120 minutes of running per week and some other alternative activities on other alternative days will ensure A harmonious trouble free happy life.Running at your own comfortable speed is the name of the game at the beginning,but the speed etc can be improved gradually as you keep on running with out a break.Appreciate the training instructions,but the basics should be kept in mind.,to make it a way of life.Have s healthy and A long life.! I have been running for now more than 40 years with the help of God! Greetings from Colombo Sri Lanka with love to all! 👍🌹🌹🌹
Thank you for making this video!!
Okay, 4th time watching this....will try this...speed/interval run.....tempo run.....long run on the weekend. Got it! We'll see how it works. My training is for first 10k. Ty
Great video! I remember people complaining in past videos that you didn’t give workouts to follow, good to see you listen to your fans! No reasons to complain now
Thanks 🙌
Thank you so much GTN!!! I am only 16, but I have been training for my first Sprint Triathlon in July and this has helped me so much! I am faster, stronger, and more fit than I ever was during Cross Country Season because of these videos.
Awesome work!
My favorite place for tips for running+cycling workouts! Just watched this as inspiration to prepare training plan for my first half marathon! Hopefully a first triathlon next year (:
Great, I am in to running for few years now and I do things like those mentioned, but not exactly in this order, I will give it a try , Thanks a bunch
Such a great video! Thank you so much!
All great sessions. I love the speed work, especially when gearing up for an upcoming event!
do you think 10x400 on track is a decent speed work out aswell? Preparing for 5/10k?
It's nice watching you run in bahrain (my country)
Just what i needed! I started using map my run and these were the sessions they recommended for 3d/week training, thanks very much for the very thorough explanation. You two are my favorite hosts!
Also the scenic footage is gorgeous. Love the effort you put into production
@@5376odd thanks, that's great to hear you enjoy our vids.
Wow! I hope I look like that when I run hahaha! Love your videos!
Nicely covered all the key points!! RPE/HEAR RATE and pace...where to place in a week...and how long before a race...with some session examples...never watched a video where one covered all these points in one go. I know you have a couch to 5k with a similar explanation too..🙂. Awesome work by the team!!! Saving it to my running playlist.
I have done 2 half ironman. Your channel is best
Usually do my interval runs on the treadmill. Usually do either 5 x 400m with a 400m recovery in between or 4 x 800m intervals with a 400m recovery. Keeps the mind from wandering and the session isn't too long either. I still need work on slowing down my pace on the long runs though
i find it easier to do the opposite. using the treadmill to force my pace slower on the long runs.
Just shifted my running training intesity focus to a heart rate based one yesterday... It was weird doing a long run that slow after doing a half marathon on saterday. Regardess, this video was really insightful
Ty. Had to watch this twice!
Intervals are my absolute favourite! I have been out of running for a while, so going to slowly build my mileage back up before I start any speed work again 👍🏻
Thank you! I appreciate it:)
Another great video in this series. Love the way we can save the workouts to a file and keep them. Really good idea.
Hill sessions is also a must trust me I have made alot of gains doing both Hill repeats and hilly long runs it builds strength and builds heart and lungs efficiency
Long slow run! Favourite workout of whole week
Great video. Thanks for the explanation. Very helpful for an amateur runner like myself.
Love that you did this in Dubai I can picture doing these drills in same sort of areas.
Thanks basing my running schedule around this now!
Are you aware of the book "Run Less, Run Faster" by Bill Pierce, Scott Murr, and Ray Moss? Published in 2007. It is basically a 3 runs per week tutorial for improving your overall speed and durability with detailed pace and distance charts that you can use to follow the program depending on your needs. Training is supplemented by swimming, rowing, and biking to give the running muscles a break from the stress. I highly recommend that you give the book a look and maybe even make a short review.
Absolutely outstanding! Very informative!
Amateur runner here!!!
Very grateful for the info!!!!👏🏾👏🏾
Thanks alot!!
thanks the suggestion for for these workouts..... what about recoveries run? at what HR & pace should it be?
Thanks for the share. Some thing I was looking for. Keep these coming.
Really helpful thank you very much 👍👍👍
Don't know who's gonna see this but I just recently found out about GTN and it really gave me new insight and helpful tips about running. Thanks!~~
We see it! Thanks for the feedback - we're glad to have you on board!
I really appreciate this video so much so much. Thank you guys!!!
I had a thought last night. I suck at swimming so, Tri is out of the question. BUT. I will run a half Marathon . . . or full Marathon.
Been doing all these three workouts.
Intervals
Tempo
LSD
And it helped improve my pace
Maybe silly question, but how do you keep track of time and your running pace with intervals?
Nice workouts and I'd like to have percentages above for instance 10k pace, instead of seconds. Low level athletes will probably go faster then they should based on this.
Great info guys love your videos and urs UA-cam channel !
Brilliant vid, thanks guys 😀👍
Thank you so much GTN, i always running Trail every weekend......
well explained and motivational, Thanks!
Please guide on finding a good running shoe...
Thank you for the video. That was very, very helpful.
Perfect for a running week 👍 favourite is the speed workout,seems to be able to get motivated easier for them. Tempo is hateful 😑
It's just got to be done 😅
tempos, like hill reps are such fun! ;-)
Great Video, wondering if you have done something on foot strike for beginners and running forum?
Thanks
I've been doing this for probably 20 years (I've run for over 40). And I cross train three days as well.
What do you do when you crosstrain?
@@kyllianvanleeuwen8835 I weight train and definitely do squats, deadlift, calf raises, abs, plus upper body workout. That feels great too.
@@sojournern thnx!
Very good Video. The essentials, nothing else. I really needed to be reminded of that for my first Ironman in less than 4 Month. Yes, I am afraid AF. And for the Workouts: I hate them all lol but what can you do :)
Good luck 👊
I've been doing these sessions even before wathing this video so that really makes me feel like 'one of you guys' :D ..yey !
Great video and explanation of run training. What I do not understand is why would you do km repeats for 4 km at 3-5 km pace. To increase speed shouldnt you do km repeats for 6-8 km at 3-5 km pace? The. You train yourself to run faster for a longer distance with rest in between after each km of course
Thanks
Kudos to the cameraman keeping up with you while filming!
Wow I have been watching GTN for a while now and just noticed a clip in this video was filmed in Bahrain where I lived for a few years :) Yalla Bahrain!
We had a great time in Bahrain - hopefully we'll be back one day!
Global Triathlon Network - I ran my first half marathon there. The heat, wind and sand certainly made it an experience to remember :)
Thanks for replying - keep up the good work and keep doing the hard yards
@@Didaw 🙌
Thank you, I love the simplicity of the running program. If you have a garmin or polar, you have acces to their running program which is adding different runs. Would you recommend to follow these 3 key run workouts or to follow a greater variety program if available to you like garmin or polar?
Thank you such a informative content :)
I just bought a pair of under armour sonic 2 hovr and they are bluetooth enabled !! They actually map my run and even give me tips on my stride now no need for my fitbit
when i run, i do 3 heavy runs and 4 runs just for enjoyment. Running is very fun, even if you aren’t the fittest like me
Love this video, very helpful.. :)
Last week 15x 1min effort with 1:30 min recovery. On a Grass track
Simple and concise. Thank you!
Nice. I run all out all the time almost everyday!!
I do like these videos although as someone who has only been running a few months, I feel like these videos aren't aimed at people at my level. The difference between my 5k Race pace, my slow 10k Pace and my flat out speed pace is not particularly large so running at 30-40 seconds per km below my 5K race pace is more like a slow run.
Hi Heather and Mark late to the party again. Just wanted to say very useful, I've always thought these three runs were ideal too. I only fit 2 runs in a week, a tempo and a long run and my long run I'm running 8 to 81/2 m/m like Heather however my heart rate is at 85-90%, much higher than it should be. So am I pushing myself too hard and is there any value just running twice a week. I run for fun and I'm 45 years old, thanks - Dave, Uxbridge.
I believe this still benefit to me
Can you share exercises/stretching video before or post running.
I did this as a workout plan. 3 key runs with cross training. Ran my fastest marathon. Run less Run Faster!
Great work Jeri Stowell!
the most difficult of all those run training actually the last one LONG RUN at 60-70% HR because most runners HR tend to drifting when we run more further and hard to keep it down without walking
Thnaks guys
Thank you !
Great video! Is there an equivalent to this workout for bike so I can do both? Thank you!
Check this out 👉 gtn.io/BikeWorkouts
@@gtn Awesome! thank you!
hi there, loved the videos. i just did a 10k run with a pace of 5.19/km and now i want to sign up for a halfmarathon. i dont get what the difference is between a tempo run and a interval training?
Great video, what would your ideal training week look like? Days/workouts?
Thank you for these videos on how to improve on tour personal best 5k,
U said that if you did your speed training on Tuesday then you'll do the tempo on Thursday,
What do you do on Wednesday?
Basically what I'm asking is do you guys run everyday, what is best to rest in between jogs?
Thank you in advance
Louis
Hey Louis, we don't all run everyday - that's not to say you shouldn't, it's all down to personal preference. We'd recommend an easy run on Wednesday between those two sessions should you choose to run 🙂
what do you think about Mafetone method? what are your ideas about it?
Would you take two of the speed sessions and make them in to one session or just do one session from the suggested and change it every week to get variation
Heym first of all thanks! Your channel is super helpful. The hard part in the speed run should it be in the highest heart rate zone or in the fourths?
If the Tempo run is suggested at 85%-90% MAX HR, what is the recommended Heart Rate for the Speed Workout?
120% dude
Today I did 5 x 1k Sprint splits n was destroyed after. Fastest k was 3:45. Slowest was 4:39
The Avenue Bahrain ❤🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♂️
Was not expecting that!
So the Speed session with 1 minute hard, 1 minute easy is actually quite short, right?
Say, 10 minutes warmup, 6 intervals (12 minutes), 10 minutes cooldown makes 32 minutes training. Or should I add anything else? Thanks!
Hey, thats bahrain, i could've joined you
Great info - thank you I m preparing for Virtual London Marathon 03rd Oct 2021,any tips for me please?
Solid advice here
I love following the 3x3 rule. 3 runs 3 bike trips and 3 swims a week
Looking forward to my retirement to be able to do this, but now I can only squeeze max 6 workouts into a week.
Do you guys have a video suggesting shoes and a good watch?
Running watches?
Are these videos where they explain filmed in Bath?
Any suggestions for what the heart rate should be at for the speed sessions? I'd assume >90% for the 1min repeats. Thanks!
Andrew, yes they are hard. Try to focus on pace and effort level and maintain for all reps.
How would you adjust this for runners over 50 or would you just reduce workouts to these three?
Love this video. Thank you. However just a couple of questions. Hills. When do we put them in? Also, brick sessions. Would you say any of these three runs can be used as part of brick work?
I’m a shift worker so really tricky to get it all in.
Cheers
Hi Edward, thanks for your comment. You can include hills instead of the speed session but it's better to put it earlier in your pre season training. As for brick sessions if you want a short one then try to add that on top. If you don't have time then depending on what cycle you are doing use your long or tempo run after your bike.
Heather Fell thank you. After I wrote this I read all the other questions and you guys had pretty much already answered my question so maybe should’ve deleted it. Just being a bloke about it. Anywho, thank you. Loved this video. X
Tempo is the most confusing one. I understand zone 2 and fast run. I have no idea what tempo is. Always thought outside zone 2 you accumulate lactate acid
That beard doesn't look very aero 😂
There is the possibility that the beard might create a "Supercavitating Torpedo" effect in the swimming leg - negating the overall aero drag experienced with the bike and run (rofl)
Hanno Coetzer shut the fuck up carl
Wow! Long run in zone 2!