Running 101: The 8 Basic Types of Runs
- By Competitor.com
- Published Jan. 8, 2013
- Updated Jan. 10, 2013 at 2:52 PM UTC
Progression Run
A progression run is a run that begins at a runner’s natural pace and ends with a faster segment at anywhere from marathon down to 10K pace. These runs are generally intended to be moderately challenging—harder than base runs but easier than most threshold and interval runs. Because they’re a medium-effort workout, the recovery time is less than more intense sessions.
Example: 5 miles at natural pace + 1 mile at marathon pace + 1 mile at half-marathon pace
RELATED — Workout Of The Week: Progression Runs
FILED UNDER: Running 101 / Training TAGS: 10K training / 5K training / easy runs / half marathon training / Hill Repeats / hill workouts / Long Runs / Marathon Training / Tempo Runs / track workouts