![]() This pyramid run is not based on distances, but rather on minutes. I often did this pyramid workout on a track, as we have a high school one nearby. I really think doing strategic workouts like this helped me get through my first marathon, and qualify for Boston in my second marathon. When it comes to interval training, pyramid workouts are my favorite (mentally). You work hard for a bit, and then you have a little recovery. Having small, measurable goals seems to work really well for me.Īnd that’s the point of a pyramid run. I enjoy the challenge and the fact that there are mini distances that I have to go and then it will be over. However, if I absolutely have to do a workout on the treadmill, this 40 minute treadmill workout helps beat the boredom a little better, in my opinion.Īnd the good thing about treadmills is that they are really easy to track your time and distance on one display at the same time. This pyramid run is also very easy to complete on a treadmill. Street running, especially with intervals, and a pyramid set workout, can get dangerous with crossing streets and cars (duh). My obvious disclaimer statement is: just try to avoid doing them on the street. But, with my Garmin Forerunner, it’s easy to do them on a greenway as well. If at all possible, I try to do my running workouts outside, especially on a track. The great thing about pyramid exercise is that you can do them anywhere outside or inside. ![]() Not that this workout is “easy” by any means, I’m not saying that. I wouldn’t consider myself an interval runner, but I do try to do some speedwork when I’m training, and some easy pyramids are my favorite. Pyramid runs are my favorite form of speedwork. It’s amazing what long distance running can really teach you, and what time in solace can do for your mind and body. When I do start marathon training again, I’ll make sure to read it. If you have a marathon coming up, one of my favorite posts to look back on is 26 lessons from my first marathon. I credit my quick recovery to compression socks and epsom salts, and good nutrition, of course. I knew that marathon recovery time was important, but I was starting to get the itch to run. Anyway, I do remember taking a lot of time off after the Savannah marathon.
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