Fartlek

Philosophy.

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To the rhythm and the beat Up you get onto your feet Nice and slow around we go Yes it feels so sweet

In a while you’ll feel a smile As you move into the groove Then increase the tempo As you do improve

Remember the philosophy Simple is no challenge Try to do a little more What your breath can manage

Easy peasy pudding pie Hard means the challenge is over Turn over satisfied Rolling in the clover

Fame’s the name and your refrain Is Fartlek philosophy Slow then fast for training Preserves economy

Fartlek in the morning And in bed at night Try it on your best friends They’ll scream with pure delight

I used to fight with Fartlek Until I found the way To improve my momentum Now I fartlek night and day

©

David Rudder 2023

Note: Fartlek training is a kind of running training that involves random variations in speed and intensity, alternating between bursts of sprinting and slower ‘recovery’ jogging.

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