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EPISODE · Apr 19, 2025 · 9 MIN

Why You Struggle With Longer Intervals (And How to Fix It Fast!)

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

📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call00:00 Intro00:23 Personal Run Coaching00:35 Long Intervals00:59 25 minutes to 20 minutes for 5K01:27 Interval Training - Short Reps02:49 Speed Endurance03:24 5x4 minutes04:21 2x10minutes05:34 Mid-Week Intervals06:08 Do This!06:38 Lactate Threshold07:29 Pace The Session08:39 Aerobic Engine09:11 Sub-20 5K▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬🚨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=va8nHGUtP3z0941CWhy You Struggle With Longer Intervals (And How to Fix It Fast!)Are longer intervals a struggle for you? In this video, we'll explore why that happens and provide you with quick solutions to fix it! Improve your performance today.If you're training for a sub-20 5K, but longer intervals like 5 or 10 minutes leave you gasping, this video breaks down exactly what's going wrong—and how to fix it.You’ll learn how to identify whether it’s your lactate threshold, VO2 max, or speed endurance holding you back—and how to train smarter, not just harder.Whether you're running 1-minute intervals with ease but falling apart in the 5-minute reps—or you're close to that 20-minute 5K barrier—this guide will help you target your weakness, rebuild your aerobic engine, and train with purpose.In This Video, You'll Learn:1. Why longer intervals are harder (and what that says about your fitness)2. How to tell if lactate threshold is your limiting factor3. The VO2 max trap: why short intervals feel fine4. How to build speed endurance without burnout5. Workouts that bridge the gap from short reps to full 5K race paceKey Topics Covered:• Sub-20 5K Strategy• Longer Interval Struggles• How to Train Threshold Effectively• Building Speed Endurance• VO2 Max vs Lactate Threshold• Real Field Test You Can Try• How to Run Faster Without Adding More Miles#Sub20 5K #RunFaster #RunningPerformance #IntervalTraining #SpeedEndurance #5KTraining #VO2Max #LactateThreshold #RunningTips #MarathonTraining Music track: Back in Time by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicRoyalty Free Background Music

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📞 Book a free 15-minute Performance Call to learn how I help runners PB: http://coaching.allin.run/call 00:00 Intro 00:23 Personal Run Coaching 00:35 Long Intervals 00:59 25 minutes to 20 minutes for 5K 01:27 Interval Training - Short Reps 02:49 Speed Endurance 03:24 5x4 minutes 04:21 2x10minutes 05:34 Mid-Week Intervals 06:08 Do This! 06:38 Lactate Threshold 07:29 Pace The Session 08:39 Aerobic Engine 09:11 Sub-20 5K ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🚨If this video helped you, share it wi...

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