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Fast, but relaxed.
Short, fast, relaxed runs, often after an easy run.
What it is for
Strides practice good form and quick steps without making you tired.
How to run it
After an easy run, do 4 to 6 strides of about 20 seconds. Speed up smoothly, hold, then slow down. Walk or jog until you recover.
Why plans use it
They add some speed to an easy week without a hard day. Coach uses this coaching dose to practice speed without adding a hard day.
Not the same as
Intervals: longer and tiring. Sprints: all-out. Strides are never all-out.