Diabolically Hard Run Workouts w/ Jack Kelly

Jack Kelly from The Triathlon Hour returns to the Sweat Elite Podcast for a fun challenge - ranking six running workouts from manageable to completely diabolical.

Along the way, we debate stop recoveries versus float recoveries, discuss whether marathon pace should be guided by effort or pace, explore the biggest differences between training for running and triathlon, and explain why some workouts are far harder mentally than physically. We also share how weather, fueling, terrain and fatigue should influence the execution of key marathon sessions.

The episode finishes with the hardest workouts either of us has ever designed. Jack unveils a brutal 29.6 km session combining marathon pace with repeated half-marathon-pace intervals, while Matt shares a relentless 25 km progressive run that finishes faster than goal marathon pace. If you're looking for new training ideas or simply want to hear two coaches dissect what makes a great workout, this episode is packed with practical insights and plenty of debate.

Jack Kelly / The Triathlon Hour

Instagram:
instagram.com/jackkellytri

Podcast:
open.spotify.com/show/4gjZJMzMev7LvylirVjIGD

YouTube:
youtube.com/@thetriathlonhour

Matt Fox / Sweat Elite

Coaching:
sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox

Instagram:
instagram.com/mattinglisfox

Strava:
strava.com/athletes/6248359

YouTube:
youtube.com/@SweatElite

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome Back Banter
00:53 The Hat Story
02:48 Six Workout Challenge
06:02 Stop Rest Debate
07:57 Workout 1 - Most People Could Do
10:21 Workout 2 - Moderate
15:10 Workout 3 - Challenging
21:59 Workout 4 - Hard
29:36 Level 5 - Really really hard
36:56 Level 6 - Diabolicaly hard!
43:51 Fueling Weather Logistics
46:27 Wrap Up Next Rivalry Tease

These workouts are discussed for educational and entertainment purposes. Adjust the volume, intensity and recovery to suit your experience, current fitness and training goals.