While Fartlek training is generally associated with running, it can be incorporated into almost any kind of exercise. The variable intensities and the continuous nature of the exercise stresses …

What Is a Fartlek Run? A fartlek run is a type of running workout that involves running continuously at varying paces. It challenges your body to adapt to various speeds, conditioning …

Dec 8, 2020 · Fartlek is literally, playing around with speeds—essentially, it’s a form of unstructured speedwork. Unlike tempo and interval work, fartlek is completely …

10 hours ago · Today, we revisit one of our favorite episodes from the past year: how fartlek training – or “speed play” – can help you exercise more joyfully and more frequently.

Jun 14, 2025 · Fartlek training, a Swedish term meaning “speed play,” is a type of run which involves continuous running at varying paces, mixing intervals with sustained efforts.

Jul 25, 2025 · Fartlek means "speed play" in Swedish, says Tucker Grose, a USATF-certified run coach in Denver, CO. And that’s exactly what it is: a fun, no-pressure way to add short bursts …

Aug 27, 2022 · Fartlek — Swedish for “speed play” — is basically organized chaos. No stopwatch. No lap splits. Just you, your surroundings, and some good old-fashioned bursts of speed. You …

Jun 2, 2025 · Fartlek is a Swedish term meaning “speed play,” and it helped take the nation’s cross-country success to whole new levels decades ago. Now, athletes and everyday runners …

May 29, 2025 · If so, it might be time to shake things up—with a fartlek run. Fartlek is a Swedish word that means “speed play,” and that’s exactly what this workout brings to your training: a …

A fartlek is a type of interval training that alternates between faster and slower running segments. Unlike traditional interval workouts, fartlek runs are less rigid, using effort rather than pace as …