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Training programs: https://simplerun.ru Our Instagram: / smplrn When we talked about interval and step training, we mentioned that it is more convenient to do such training on the track, it is easier to measure the distance of the intervals. For example, 50x200 or 20x800. At that time, there were not many running tracks in Sweden and the national team lagged behind neighboring Finland in the preparation of athletes. Then, the Swedish athlete and coach Gustaf Holmer developed a new training system. Such training could be done anywhere: on the beach, on the road, on a golf course or football field, stadium, in the forest and even on rough terrain, where Holmer prepared his athletes for cross-country. Due to such versatility, this method began to be actively used. As a result, athletes under the guidance of Holmer set world records at all distances from 1.5 to 10 km. And one of the athletes, Gunder Hegg, participating in 7 different competitions over 3 months set 10 world records at distances from 1500 meters to 5000 meters. Gustav Holmer called this type of training “Speed Game” or in Swedish - Fartlek. One famous American athlete said: “Ask 10 people what Fartlek is and you will get 10 different answers.” This is true. The composition of the Fartlek workout depends on many factors: your level of training, your specialization in running, the place of your run and even your mood. 90 years have passed since the first Holmer training and today there are many Fartlek options. Some athletes say that Fartlek is freedom. And it is, because for such a workout you don’t need to track almost anything: neither the number of segments, nor the time, nor the distance. Understanding your body and feeling your load intensity zones well, you can run completely by feel, without clogging your head with numbers and calculations. This is the Swedish secret to running fast! Publication day is Monday - the best time to chat in the comments. Running training and lessons: https://goo.gl/ApLjSY subscribe!