Autumn Run Workouts?

Triathlon Forum
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I’m currently in my 4th week of “off-season” and frankly I’m getting bored. I needed a mental break from training structure, but now find myself waking up at 5:45 again looking for something to do. I’ve tried drinking every night so maybe I’ll sleep later, but all that serves to do is give me a headache when I wake up at 5:45.

So in the interest of fighting boredom I’ve decided to do more running for the next two months or so. I’ve been searching around, looking for good run workouts and thought I would poll the experts herein on their favorites.

My goals are:

#1 - to prevent myself from becoming fat, pale, bored, reality-TV addicted, raging alcoholic

#2 - to get faster (open 10k is 37:30 mins, I’d like to be in the 34-35 range)

#3 - maintain/increase endurance (this was my 3rd multisport season & I want to continue to improve this off-season)

#4 - Maintain current body composition and even reduce bodyfat going into next season

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Trail runs, the longer the better. Cool weather, fall colors, what else do you need for a nice outing. Plus it’s easier on your joints, works your hill strength and endurance which will all help your goals.

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What about fartlek? What kind of intensity??

Please somebody, those damn Sam Adams Oktoberfest’s are calling me into their icy clutches!!!