<p>If you’re trying to get faster as a runner, you’ve probably heard terms like striders, intervals, tempo runs, threshold workouts, and hill repeats.</p><p><br></p><p>But what do they actually mean?</p><p><br></p><p>→ This video is a podcast version of a full YouTube video! Watch it here on Spotify (video edition) or YouTube: https://youtu.be/xTUY8DYHoR8</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Get $20 off your first month with code PODCAST:</strong></p><p>→ <a href="https://www.thelyssmethod.com/"><u>https://www.thelyssmethod.com/</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p>In this video, I break down the different types of speed workouts in running, how they work, and when you should use them in your training.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you&#39;re a beginner runner or someone training for a race, understanding these workouts will help you train smarter and improve your performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We cover:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• What striders are and why they’re great for adding speed safely</p><p>• How interval workouts improve VO₂ max and top-end speed</p><p>• What tempo runs are and when to use them</p><p>• The difference between tempo vs threshold training</p><p>• How hill repeats build strength and power</p><p>• How to balance speed workouts without overtraining</p><p>• Why more speed work is not always better</p><p><br></p><p>Each of these workouts targets a different adaptation in your running, and the right combination depends on your experience level and race goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Too many runners add too much speed work too fast, which often leads to fatigue, burnout, or injury. Smart training uses the right type of workout at the right time.</p><p><br></p><p>🤘🏻 TRAIN WITH ME HERE → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/programs</p><p>🤘🏻 FOLLOW ME ON IG → https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/</p><p>🤘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES → https://doclyssfitness.com/</p>