What does "5 x 3 minutes" mean? It was used in an article on runnersworld.com.?

Question

If there's any other running-related terminology, please share

Answer 1

5 x 3 minutes means 5 sets of 3 minute runs

Answer 2

This means to run 5 sets of 3 minute runs.

Don't go all out though on your first one. you'll be hurting by the time your on your 3rd one.

Answer 3

They are talking about intervals, you would run timed efforts for 3 minutes and do 5 repeats, there should also be a time for the rest between the intervals.

Sometimes the intervals are stated in the distance to run, with the time you should run this distance, the number of repeats,and the rest or recovery time.