Spartan Running Training Plan | Day 26: Tempo Run and Circuits

Spartan Running Training Plan | Day 26: Tempo Run and Circuits
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Welcome to Day 26 of the Spartan Running Training Plan.

Today is your last day of training before your 5k PR. Take things easy today.

During today’s SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness) workout, listen to your body. This workout should be used as a way to stay loose and to keep your body moving before tomorrow’s run. Use your best judgement on each exercise. Give your body the workout it needs to maximize tomorrow’s run.


Running Training Plan Workout: Day 26

The Warm Up

Active Mobilizations

Dynamic Warm Up

The Workout

Circuit #1

Sprint - 4x50m (6-7 RPE)

Forward Skips - 4x50m (6-7 RPE)

Broad Jumps - 4x50m (6-7 RPE)

Jog - 4x50m (4-5 RPE)

Circuit #2

Plyometric Split Squats (Alternating Legs) - 2x8 (6-7 RPE)

Single Leg Lateral Hops - 2x8 (6-7 RPE)

Plyometric Knee Drive - 2x8 (6-7 RPE)

Lateral Shuffle - 2x8 (6-7 RPE)

Rest: 30-60 seconds before repeating

Burnout Circuit #3

Ladder Drills 4x 30 seconds 2x8 (6-7 RPE)

Burpees 4x 30 seconds 2x8 (6-7 RPE)

Rest: None

Tempo Run

Perform a 10-minute tempo run.

The Cool Down

Foam roll any muscles you feel excessive soreness or tightness.


Get mentally and physically ready for tomorrow’s running workout: Day 27 of the Spartan Running Training Plan.

Or, see how far you’ve come by checking out the first installment of the Spartan Running Training Plan.