fartlek UK /ˈfɑːtlɛk/US /ˈfɑɹtlək/ noun1 •An athletic training technique, used especially in running, in which periods of intense effort alternate with periods of less strenuous effort in a continuous workout.Interval workouts are typically more intense and structured than strides and fartleks. If you have access to a track, distance is easier to gauge. — 2025 formsfartleks