Track Days, Finding Form: A Run Workout by Coach Ivan Dominguez

Anyone that knows Coach Ivan, knows he walks the talk.
And in this case, he runs it as well.

Always overheard reminding his athletes, Coach Ivan says: Train hard, but train very smart. Do things the right way. Quality over quantity. 

And with that, today's #workoutwednesday is short but sweet spin around your favorite track, with an emphasis on form and steady pacing.

Track day: 1000m intervals.

• 10-20' WU
• 6x 1000s, each at 90-95% threshold pace
• 3' recovery walk in between
• 10-15' CD

Now as many of you may know, track intervals are great way to get faster by utilizing a predictable and stable surface, with minimal distractions, and while further lessening the chances of added injuries.

As Ivan says, "They [track workouts] are also more specific because the athletes won't have to be guessing or looking at the watch for distance, meaning how much distance left or half." Furthermore, running on the track is a lot easier to count, just like swimming in the pool.  

Hence, it becomes a solid opportunity to focus on pace and form, and creates a controlled environment to gauge your stamina against the fatigue curve and benchmark a tidy set for future reference. 

So get out there and give it a whirl!

Once again, thank you to our guest Coach of the Month, Ivan Dominguez.
​Please feel free to reach out and introduce yourself; he is quite approachable and has a wealth of racing experience to share... 

[email protected]

​​or find him here ig:  @iamivandominguez or here fb: @iamivandominguez

Happy training, everyone!