This is an introductory plan for an athlete going into their first intentional season of training. It would also be ideal for a multi-sport athlete looking to get good conditioning in for their primary sport. I recommend the athlete only use trainers for this workout to allow your body to better adapt to interval work.
Hammer & Axe Training was born out of a vision shared by a handful of elite distance runners. We found in our training that we ran our best when we committed to training our speed and strength equally. A focus on strength made us durable, strong, and prepared for the adversity that racing brings. A focus on speed made us confident, efficient, and ready to move when the right moment arrived. We wanted to bring this feeling of speed and strength to as many runners as possible.