5min from 50 to 75% of 5k pace5x 3min @ 100% of 5k pace,
1min 30sec @ 50% of 5k pace
2min 40sec from 50 to 25% of 5k pace
Workout overview

Duration: 30m 10s

Zone distribution

Z1: 12m

Z2: 3m

Z3: -

Z4: 15m

Z5: -

Z6: -

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In this workout, inspired by UK marathon coach James Thie, we'll tackle 5 reps of 3min at your 5k threshold pace with 90sec easy between. This is a great workout to help build your threshold capacity, which is your ability to work at threshold for progressively longer durations - a crucial ability for any great endurance runner.

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