My training calls for interval training in the late spring. I plan to do 3 types; hill repeats that last 3 min thenw 3-4 min rest. I also plan to do sprint intervals and long intervals (20-30 min on, 10-15 rest). My question is, is it best to do, say 3 weeks of 1 kind follwed by the next or mix all three up over a longer period of time? I race primarily cross, but do some crits in the late summer to get my "juices going", so to speak.

You don't need 10-15min of rest between long intervals. 5 min at most.

Usually you work your way down in time for intervals. ie, early season means longer intervals, closer to the season means shorter intervals.

Thx. That's what I thought.

3 mins is the right time for the rest....

You don't need 10-15min of rest between long intervals. 5 min at most.

Usually you work your way down in time for intervals. ie, early season means longer intervals, closer to the season means shorter intervals.


he is right