speed workouts + running music?

[coverallthebasses]

Does anyone incorporate speed workouts into their running program? As a former track sprinter I've always liked doing these types of workouts because they're quick and, for me personally, a nice way to break up the monotony of doing the same long run three times a week. There's a pretty short but steep hill near where I live and I like to aim for doing 8-10 sprint up-walk down pairs, but I've also done fartleks in the past.

On a completely different note, I was wondering if anyone else likes to run while listening to music! I have a workout playlist that I bring when I run. Any suggestions for good songs to listen to either while running or in the gym?

Comments

[lyras]

With the speedwork, I just have to be a bit more cautious - I used to play it by ear, and slow down when I felt an attack coming on...but then a couple of years ago I pushed it too far and realised exactly how stupid that was. So this time around, I think I'm just going to start with really short sprints and lots of reps, and work up to longer reps.

Good luck with the training!

[coverallthebasses]

Thanks! You too!