5min from 50 to 75% of 5k pace1min @ 110% of 5k pace1min @ 40% of 5k pace2min @ 105% of 5k pace1min @ 40% of 5k pace3min @ 100% of 5k pace1min @ 40% of 5k pace3min @ 100% of 5k pace1min @ 40% of 5k pace2min @ 105% of 5k pace1min @ 40% of 5k pace1min @ 110% of 5k pace2min 40sec from 75 to 50% of 5k pace
Workout overview

Duration: 24m 40s

Zone distribution

Z1: 7m

Z2: 5m

Z3: 1m

Z4: 6m

Z5: 6m

Z6: -

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In this workout, inspired by one of the GOAT of American women's distance running, Molly Huddle, we'll do a hard ladder consisting of 1-2-3-3-2-1 minute intervals. Prepare yourself to grit it out, especially as we work back up the ladder again, but this is where Molly shines brightest - persisting when others crumble under the pressure!

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