Intensive Tempo

[Charlie_Francis]

@RB34

Hello Charlie I spoken to several coaches/athletes on the forum about the value of intensive tempo and I know you have touched on this topic in the key concept manual. I would like to get your thoughts on intensive tempo work in GPP and the value it may have for a lower level sprinter.

Sample Week:
Mon/Fri: Speed
Wed: Intensive tempo 6x200>6x180>6x150’s etc
Tue/Thur: Ext tempo
Sat: Regeneration

Could be used briefly as a lead in to SE but other than that, I don’t like it as I’ve said many times before.
Despite story after story of athletes who’ve been trashed doing it, it keeps coming back.