One-Hour Workout: Early Season Two-Minute Run Efforts
This run workout is great for triathletes of all distances, because it has lower intensity mixed with some quicker turnover intervals.
For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, sign up for Outside+.
Every Tuesday we’ll feature a different coach’s workout you can complete in 60 minutes (or less!).
This week’s run workout comes from Mike Portman of Portman Coaching. “Early in the triathlon training cycle the base phase is the majority of training,” he says. “However some small bits of intensity can train the body and mind to adapt more quickly for later in the season when intensity builds.”
He designed this one-hour run workout for triathletes of all distances, because it has both a good amount of lower intensity mixed with some quicker turnover intervals. He advises to do the two-minute hard intervals at more of a 5K effort—not all out. “Make sure that is kept in check as for most the body is not in good enough shape yet for that extra gear.”
RELATED: Get Up And Running After An Off-Season Break
Warm-up
15 min easy build to moderate effort
Main Set
5x (2 min at 5K effort, 5 min moderate effort)
Cool-down
10 min easy jog
