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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 8 MIN

EP 109: If You're A Slow Runner, These 5 Speed Workouts Change EVERYTHING

from The Hybrid Lab with Dr. Alyssa Olenick · host Dr. Alyssa Olenick

If you’re trying to get faster as a runner, you’ve probably heard terms like striders, intervals, tempo runs, threshold workouts, and hill repeats.But what do they actually mean?→ This video is a podcast version of a full YouTube video! Watch it here on Spotify (video edition) or YouTube: https://youtu.be/xTUY8DYHoR8Get $20 off your first month with code PODCAST:→ https://www.thelyssmethod.com/ In this video, I break down the different types of speed workouts in running, how they work, and when you should use them in your training.Whether you're a beginner runner or someone training for a race, understanding these workouts will help you train smarter and improve your performance.We cover:• What striders are and why they’re great for adding speed safely• How interval workouts improve VO₂ max and top-end speed• What tempo runs are and when to use them• The difference between tempo vs threshold training• How hill repeats build strength and power• How to balance speed workouts without overtraining• Why more speed work is not always betterEach of these workouts targets a different adaptation in your running, and the right combination depends on your experience level and race goals.Too many runners add too much speed work too fast, which often leads to fatigue, burnout, or injury. Smart training uses the right type of workout at the right time.🤘🏻 TRAIN WITH ME HERE → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/programs🤘🏻 FOLLOW ME ON IG → https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/🤘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES → https://doclyssfitness.com/

If you’re trying to get faster as a runner, you’ve probably heard terms like striders, intervals, tempo runs, threshold workouts, and hill repeats.But what do they actually mean?→ This video is a podcast version of a full YouTube video! Watch it here on Spotify (video edition) or YouTube: https://youtu.be/xTUY8DYHoR8Get $20 off your first month with code PODCAST:→ https://www.thelyssmethod.com/ In this video, I break down the different types of speed workouts in running, how they work, and when you should use them in your training.Whether you're a beginner runner or someone training for a race, understanding these workouts will help you train smarter and improve your performance.We cover:• What striders are and why they’re great for adding speed safely• How interval workouts improve VO₂ max and top-end speed• What tempo runs are and when to use them• The difference between tempo vs threshold training• How hill repeats build strength and power• How to balance speed workouts without overtraining• Why more speed work is not always betterEach of these workouts targets a different adaptation in your running, and the right combination depends on your experience level and race goals.Too many runners add too much speed work too fast, which often leads to fatigue, burnout, or injury. Smart training uses the right type of workout at the right time.🤘🏻 TRAIN WITH ME HERE → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/programs🤘🏻 FOLLOW ME ON IG → https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/🤘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES → https://doclyssfitness.com/

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