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EPISODE · May 24, 2025 · 4 MIN

Should You Train at Target Race Pace or Current Pace? Insights from Jakob Ingebrigtsen

from All In Run Club Podcast - by Lee Grantham · host Lee Grantham

📞 Book a free 15-minute Discovery Call to learn how I help runners PB:  https://allin.run/pages/coaching🗣 I love running, you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/jungle.vip▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬🚨If this video helped you: share it with a friend so they may benefit as well :)▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more running tips and training strategies!📺 Watch some of my top videos:• How My Marathon Training Evolved: From 4:25 to 2:21https://youtu.be/OemkRpSdDhg?si=l95kOVFIGtxCSgNl• Unlock Your Potential: The 20-Minute Running Revolution!https://youtu.be/GiKfLLUU2Fo?si=gU8ZR0g5sMaORZmp• My Marathon Journey from 3:25 to 2:37 in 11 Monthshttps://youtu.be/FWBiOVw983g?si=va8nHGUtP3z0941CIn this video, we tackle an essential question for runners: should we train at our target race pace or at the pace we can currently run? This discussion was sparked by a recent comment on my video about Jakob Ingebrigtsen, where viewers were surprised by how "slow" Jakob's intervals were compared to his 5K time. As a world champion specializing in distances between 1500 meters and 5000 meters, Jakob’s approach to interval training emphasizes comfort and volume over time.In This Video, You'll Learn:- Target vs. Current Pace: The pros and cons of training at your target race pace versus your current pace.- Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Strategy: How the world champion uses comfortable interval paces to build volume and endurance but this was just one of his sessions.- Optimal Progress: Strategies to move forward as quickly as possible towards your dream goals.- Practical Tips: How to work back from your target 5K pace, starting with shorter intervals and gradually increasing the length and volume.Key Topics Covered:1. Training Philosophy: Understanding the rationale behind training at different paces.2. Interval Training Insights: Why running comfortable intervals can be more beneficial than you think.3. Progression Strategy: Step-by-step guide to progressing from shorter, comfortable intervals to running 5K at your target pace.4. Building Endurance: Techniques to enhance your endurance and volume over time.In This Video, You’ll Discover:- How to decide whether to train at your target race pace or current capability pace.- Insights into Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s training approach and why it works.- Practical steps to incorporate target pace intervals into your training.- The benefits of gradually increasing interval length and session volume.#TargetRacePace #CurrentPace #JakobIngebrigtsen #IntervalTraining #RunningStrategy #RunningTips #RacePreparation #MiddleDistanceTraining #RunningPerformance #OptimalTraining #TrainingInsights #RunningPaces #TrackTraining #EliteRunner #SpeedTraining #PerformanceAnalysis #RunningGoals #TrainingPhilosophy #RunningTechnique #TrainingConsistency

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