Circuits are a great way to address training needs for athletes who currently can’t handle a great deal of volume, such as athletes coming back from injury or high school athletes that are new to the sport. RunningTimes.com asked me to produce a series of circuit videos for them to help readers understand this type of training. Below are the three videos in the series. If you have time, please watch the rationale for the circuits before watching the videos below so you will understand not only the rationale behind these circuits, but also how the running portions and exercise portions of the circuit work together.

Obviously I’ll be happy to answer questions you have about this workout. I think circuits are a great way to get ready for a fall marathon or for high school athletes to gain fitness in the opening weeks of the cross country season (the “danger zone” as my college coach liked to say) and if I can be of help simply ask your question below.