Question 1

Can I follow a running workout without a GPS watch?

Accepted Answer

✅ Yes, with the Campus app, no need for a GPS watch to track your running workout.
The running activity tracker allows you to:
Track the distance covered in real-time

Know your instantaneous pace

Receive vocal or vibration alerts with each pace or phase change

Precisely visualize your effort and recovery intervals

Track specific indicators such as terrain type or pace variations (e.g., trail)

📱 All you need is your smartphone in your pocket to benefit from complete and precise tracking, without a GPS watch.

Question 2

Does this plan help improve my MAS?

Accepted Answer

The MAS plan will be very comprehensive for progressing in all aspects of speed, with sprints, MAS (Maximal aerobic speed), but also strength endurance! So there's a very good chance your MAS will improve with this running plan.

Question 3

I need additional support beyond the plan, how can you help?

Accepted Answer

Campus coaches are true experts. They give you their advice at each workout, you have access to a caring community that helps each other so you can benefit from other runners' experience, support to answer your questions, and plenty of content in the form of articles or videos to help you understand your workouts and improve your knowledge of running.

Question 4

What types of workouts are in this plan?

Accepted Answer

Base endurance runs, MAS workouts, strength endurance, active endurance, and long runs. In addition to running workouts, Campus offers you the option to integrate strength & conditioning directly into your running training plan to optimize your practice.

Question 5

How many workouts are there per week in this plan?

Accepted Answer

On Campus, you choose!
👉🏻 We guide you with the best recommendation to help you progress, but the freedom is in your hands. From 3 to 7 workouts per week, you adjust according to your habits or your preferences.
👉🏻 More (or fewer) workouts = an estimated time that fits your reality.
👉🏻 Your training plan is flexible, realistic, and effective, so you can train sustainably and with enjoyment.

Question 6

How long does it take to improve your running speed?

Accepted Answer

The first improvements come after 4 to 6 weeks of regular interval training adapted to your goal. Get ready to take off!

Question 7

Do you need to be fast to do interval training?

Accepted Answer

No. In practical terms, interval training is simply alternating phases of intensity and phases of recovery, regardless of the pace (in min/km) and the duration of the intervals. Interval training adapts to your level: you work according to your own MAS, not at an absolute speed. A beginner can do interval training at 8 km/h if it's their MAS pace.

Question 8

What's the difference between speed and endurance in running?

Accepted Answer

Endurance lets you run for a long time, speed lets you run fast. Both develop together: without endurance, you can't maintain speed over time.

Question 9

Can you improve your speed by running only endurance?

Accepted Answer

No. Just as you can't improve your endurance by working only on speed. You need to work on these two qualities separately: easy endurance during your runs, speed during your interval workouts and, more specifically, MAS workouts.

Question 10

Which exercises make you run faster?

Accepted Answer

To run faster, you need to develop your MAS through specific workouts. They include short intervals performed at a high pace. Strength & conditioning (S&C or general physical preparation) can also help you develop your strength and muscular endurance. Finally, you can work on your stride and running economy during your runs and by doing what are called drills (butt kicks, high knees, side shuffles, straight-leg bounds, etc.).

Question 11

What is MAS and why is it important for running fast?

Accepted Answer

MAS (maximal aerobic speed) is the lowest speed at which your oxygen consumption is maximal, on a given test. It's a key performance factor in running, especially when you want to improve your speed. To put it simply, the more you increase your MAS, the more you optimize your oxygen consumption and therefore, the faster you can run.

Half-marathon

Marathon

The Campus Trail

Enhance your speed

The secret to improving your running speed

Training that listen to you

Dynamic and flexible

Count on a proven method

Base endurance

Intervals

Long runs

Strength & conditioning

Injury prevention

Strength & Conditioning

Nutrition

Start your free trial now

Mathieu Blanchard

Nicolas aka Running Addict

Tristan aka IRONUMAN

No hassle

You're really making progress

No watch? No problem