Tempo and Technique
Tue Nov 18 2025
Tempo and Technique
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 15:30 - 17:30
Location: Mt. Itasca
Intensity: 7/10
Warm-Up (15-20 min)
- 10 min easy run
- Ski imitation drills (5 min)
- 4 x 100m strides
Main Workout
Tempo Work
- 3 x 8 min tempo run (threshold pace)
- 3 min easy jog recovery
- Focus on maintaining form when tired
Technique Drills
- 20 x diagonal stride imitation (no poles)
- 20 x double pole imitation
- 20 x skate push-off (each leg)
Cool Down (10-15 min)
- 10 min easy jog
- Full body stretching routine
Notes
- Hydrate well before, during, and after practice
- Bring appropriate clothing layers
- Focus on quality over quantity
Equipment Needed
- Water bottle
- Appropriate training clothes
- Running shoes or ski equipment as needed
Remember: Listen to your body. Quality training beats quantity every time.