Workout Description
For Time
2,000 meter Run
500 meter Swim
2,000 meter Run
Time Cap: 40 minutes
Why This Workout Is Hard
Long endurance event with running and swimming.
Benchmark Times for Run Swim Run (2)
- Elite: <39:15
- Advanced: 39:15-37:46
- Intermediate: 37:46-35:31
- Beginner: >35:31
Training Focus
This workout develops the following fitness attributes:
- Endurance (9/10): For time: 2000m run, 500m swim, 2000m run, with a 40-min cap. This is a long-distance endurance event testing cardiovascular fitness and pacing across two distinct modalities, with longer runs than the other 'Run Swim Run'. Swimming proficiency is a major factor.
- Stamina (8/10): Sustained effort in running (4000m total) and swimming (500m) will test leg muscular endurance and full-body swimming muscular endurance. Core stability is important for both.
- Speed (5/10): Maintaining a strong, consistent pace across all three segments and managing transitions efficiently is crucial for a good time. Pacing strategy for the long duration is key.
- Flexibility (3/10): Requires basic running mechanics and good shoulder/thoracic mobility for efficient swimming strokes.
- Strength (2/10): Minimal maximal strength required. Focus is entirely on endurance capacity and efficient movement in running and swimming. Swimming relies on specific strength endurance.
- Power (2/10): While strong strides/strokes have a power component, the overall WOD is dominated by aerobic endurance pacing rather than maximal power output per effort.
Modality Profile
A pure monostructural endurance test.
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