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With this 45 minute episode, I introduce the concept of fartlek training. A Swedish word, because the idea was originated by a Swedish coach, Gösta Holmér, fartlek is a form of interval training where workout paces are varied in an informal manner. It frequently involves short bursts of speed inserted between more relaxed paces.
Most fartlek training sessions are determined by runners or their coaches. While this podcast episode obviously presents a fixed sequence, listeners are invited to go to jogtunes.com to create their own music-paced fartlek sessions from label and indie music in our Tunes List.
Casual runners are cautioned to wear a pulse monitor for this workout and to not exceed 60% of your maximum heart rate. It you have any doubts about your ability to tolerate rapid paces, please work out at slower paces during the speed bursts.
The featured group in this show is Bell Hollow from New York. They provide 3 tunes at BPMs of 121, 130, and 142.
The Autumns make an encore appearance with "Glass Jaw" at 156.
The other artists in this show are:
Gravel Dive Index Idiots! Pure Reason Revolution Metro Station More Human Than Human
The 190 BPM speed bursts are from "Five Train" by Sky Cries Mary and the 200 BPM segments are from "Next Time Around" by Asymmetry.
Indoor cyclists can take the JTIP and this fartlek episode for a spin. You can get some hints on cycling to the beat on the Bike Page of JogTunes.com. If you like other fitness modes such as elliptical trainers, stairsteppers, minitrampolines, and aquarunning, check out our Gym/Aqua page
Thanks for joining me in working out to the beat of this fartlek session. I welcome your financial support of my efforts. Please go to JogTunes.com and click the Donate button. No PayPal account is required. We're also offering our first special edition podcast episode for sale. It's talk free and there's an enhanced version for iPod users. Enhanced files allow rapid advancing to the next tune if you wish to shorten your run or skip a tune. You can find the Buy button for this offer on the JogTunes.com home page.
Meanwhile, enjoy the music.
Dr. Bob
