Sharpen Up for Race Day with These Tune-Up Workouts

We are excited to introduce five new 5K to Marathon tune-up workouts for October, designed to fine-tune your fitness and help you peak just in time for race day.

Tapering may mean fewer miles, but incorporating race-specific pacing is crucial to remind your body of the intensity and rhythm it will need on race day. These tune-up workouts are crafted with that in mind, ranging from shorter, high-intensity efforts for 5K runners to steady, controlled efforts for marathoners. Each workout targets specific race demands, ensuring you hit the starting line with confidence and precision.

Let’s dive into the details of each workout released this month and discover how they can elevate your performance on race day!

Get Race Ready With These New Race Sharpening Workouts

Each workout is tailored to meet the unique demands of your race, helping you line up on race day feeling prepared and focused.

• 5K Sharpening: You will start with a 10 minute warm up followed by five sets of 90 seconds at your 5K power with 2 minutes easy. You will then run three sets of 30 seconds at your 3K to mile power with 60 seconds easy. You will end with a 10 minute cool down. 
• 10K Sharpening: You will start with a 15 minute warm up followed by three sets of 2 minutes at your 10K power, 90 seconds easy, 60 seconds at your 5K power, and 3.5 minutes easy. You will end with a 10 minute cool down. 
• Half Marathon Sharpening: You will start with a 15 minute warm up followed by four sets of 3 minutes at your half marathon power with two minutes easy. You will then run two sets of 90 seconds at your 10K power with 2 minutes easy. You will end with a 10 minute cool down. 
• Marathon Sharpening: You will start with a 20 minute warm up followed by three sets of 4 minutes at your marathon power with 2 minutes easy. You will then run four sets of 60 seconds at your half marathon power with 60 seconds easy. You will end with a 10 minute cool down. 
• Marathon Sharpening #2: You will start with a 20 minute warm up followed by two sets of 5 minutes at your marathon power with 2.5 minutes easy. You will then run four sets of 60 seconds at your half marathon power with 60 seconds easy. You will end with a 10 minute cool down. 

Step Up to Your Next Starting Line Prepared & Focused!

You can upgrade to the Stryd Membership today and start receiving new workouts every week.

Plus, you will gain instant access to 300+ power-based workouts available in the Stryd Workout Library. These workouts range from classic workouts from legendary coaches to treadmill specific workouts to race specific workouts & everything in between.

You can add some excitement to your race prep by upgrading to the Stryd Membership today!