-long tempo runs
-shorter threshold runs
-progression runs
-fartleks
-cruise intervals
Which 2 do you think are the most helpful during base phase for 5k XC?
-long tempo runs
-shorter threshold runs
-progression runs
-fartleks
-cruise intervals
Which 2 do you think are the most helpful during base phase for 5k XC?
...all?
They're all good. If I had to choose just one, I'd say the classic 20 minute tempo. It's a good way to learn to focus and stay on a controlled pace for the whole time.
And I would add diagonals to the iist.
1 mile w/u, static stretch, dynamic stretch, 4-6 miles fartlek consisting of 400 easy, 400 medium (slightly slower than tempo), 400 hard (mile pace). 3 minute water break after every 2 miles, 1 mile c/d, static stretch, ab and core