Yokuts Pace Work

The summer is for base building, but once a week we will get the legs moving a bit. Usually the workout will be 2 to 4 repeats at distances from 800 to 2000 meters with a couple minutes rest in between each one. Since the BTC & McFarland Summer Series are own Tuesday evenings, we will do this workout on Thursdays. See the BDP training calendar for details HERE.


Tempo Loops
Third on our list is a type of training that at first glance is easily mistaken for hard intervals. However, high intensity is not required for these 800 to 2000 meter repeats. In a sense this is simply a variation on what many of you know as Tempo Running. The idea is to maintain a comfortable, yet brisk pace (approximately 10k race pace) which allows us to focus on stride repetition (turnover), form efficiency, and lactic acid tolerance. Loops with 30 second to one minute recovery jogs make it easy to monitor and sustain a quick, even speed. Because the athlete remains relatively fresh and focused throughout the workout, this is where much of the form work is likely to take place during a cycle. And due to it's medium intensity, the versatile Tempo Loop can be used in many different situations.

Yokuts Ultimate?

At least once a week, I have planned a real easy day followed by a game of pickup ultimate frisbee. Hopefully everyone will get in their run before the game breaks out. We will meet at 6:30pm and get in our run then play.

Often the soccer field there is used but we could use the grass valley near the forest to play on. It is kind of funky but it is all grass and its in the shade. Non - runners are invited to play too.

• More Bakersfield Distance Project Info HERE.