ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Chasing Nick: Speed Work Explained | Intervals, Tempo Runs, Strides & Getting Faster
What actually is speed work… and do everyday runners really need it?
In this episode of Chasing Nick, Colin and Nick — the running coach break down one of the most misunderstood parts of training: speed work. From intervals and tempo runs to strides, pacing, recovery, and the mistakes runners make when they go too hard too often, this is a simple, honest look at how speed sessions actually work.
Whether you are training for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or just want to become a stronger runner, this episode explains how speed work can help — without sending you into a panic.
In this episode:
What speed work actually means
The difference between intervals, reps, strides and tempo
Why speed work matters for all runners
How often you should do it
Common speed work mistakes
How hard hard days should really feel
Why recovery matters just as much as the session itself
Chasing Nick is the series where we try to make sense of running training, one question at a time.
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