Interval Training

Training to get the 1 mile, 2 mile or whatever distance your goal is down as fast as possible? Stuck around that same time that you just can’t quite seem to break? First, take a look at how you are running. Do you start strong and fast and get progressively slower? Or do you maintain a constant pace? In either of those 2 cases, you should try interval training!

First, set a reasonable goal for the distance you are going to be running. Say you want to run 3 miles in 21:00 minutes, but are currently running it at 24:00 minutes. 21 Minutes is a 7 minute per mile pace, while 24:00 is an 8 minute per mile pace. Instead of running 3 miles over and over agin trying to get your time down, train for the specific pace!

Start out by running 1/4 of a mile in 1 minute, 45 seconds. Get used to running it, and then gradually increase the distance, while trying your best to keep the same pace. After a few days, move up to 1/2 of a mile in 3:30, and so on and so forth. Eventually, you will be running your full desired distance and be keeping your pace all the way!Your actual pace and distance may vary.

For more information on interval training for running, check out Military.com’s fitness guide!

http://www.military.com/military-fitness/fitness-test-prep/improving-your-pft-run-time