Hey fellow runners, I'm 8 weeks into my half marathon training and I'm struggling to fit in speed work. My schedule is already packed with long runs, easy runs, and strength training. Has anyone found a way to incorporate speed work without feeling burnt out? I'd love to hear your tips and advice.
I'm in a similar boat! I've found that swapping one easy run per week with a speed workout helps. Try doing 4-6 x 800m at a fast pace with 400m active recovery in between. It's a great way to fit in speed work without adding extra miles. Also, consider reducing the length of your strength training sessions to make room for speed work.
That's a great idea about swapping an easy run for a speed workout! I've also found that incorporating strides into my easy runs helps me get some speed work in without feeling overwhelmed.
Swapping easy runs with speed workouts is a great idea. I also like to incorporate strides into my regular runs, 5-10 x 100m at a fast pace. It's a quick and effective way to get some speed work in without adding extra time to your schedule.