Fartlek training, what is it all about? It is with no doubt in saying that there are some people who have never heard of the word fartlek and this is their first time to do that. Well, you have to worry about it since you have come at the perfect place where you will be provided with all the information about it. Fartlek training in simple terms means speed play. It is a type of training that was established back in the 30s by a Swedish coach known as Gosta Holmer.  Fartlek training mostly entails running at different paces over some given distances and times.  The main objective behind the creation of fartlek training is to target aerobic and anaerobic vigor schemes. Since this training was created, several modifications have been made to it in order to fit various fortitude and intermediate distance runners.  The best thing about fartlek training is that it can be carried out on the road, cross country or even on the track. Continue reading →