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Interval Runs — 1000m Repeats

Three rounds of 1000m at 75–80% effort with 90 seconds rest between

Theme

Physical

Duration

18 min

Players (min–rec–max)

11–11–11

Equipment

cones, stopwatch

Set-up

Three rounds of 1000m at 75–80% effort with 90 seconds rest between. Not a sprint, not a jog — controlled, sustainable pace. High-stamina players like Vega, Mentzer, Bergman set the standard.

Coaching points

  • Consistent pace per lap — not too fast early
  • Breathe, settle, find a rhythm; aerobic base not anaerobic
  • Encourage, don't ridicule — some kids are still getting fit

Progressions

  • Reduce rest to 60 seconds in second week if squad handles this
  • Add a final 400m sprint after the third repeat for mental toughness