Stromlo XC Intervals 4 x 2500m, 2-3 minutes recovery

This morning at Stromlo XC circuit Helen completed her 4th speed endurance set for the Australian Masters Athletics Championships Half Marathon to be held in Canberra at the end of May. 2500m repeats began at 1 effort, through 2,3 and 4 efforts today over 4 weeks. Number of efforts improved along with the times, dropping 25 seconds per 2500m over the month.

Steve and I used this set back in 2014 in our base building block. It was my main session leading into the Gold Coast Half Marathon 2014. Recently Emily was doing the same set week after week leading into the Canberra Marathon a couple of weeks ago. It's only part of the puzzle.

14km all up today for me. Two easy days to follow. Tomorrow will include some strides and a longer tempo run (1-2km).

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