RUN FASTER

If your goal is to run faster, perhaps you should try Interval Training. It is a great way to progressively and safely increase your run speed.

Tips on Interval Training

• Run a series of relatively short repetitions. You can try 400 to 1,000 meters on a track, or pick short marked distances, ie, between light posts.
• Make sure you rest sufficiently between intervals. You can do this with a jog or a brisk walk.
• Measure your pulse. This is a good way to know if you're in the proper zone for effort and recovery.
• Change it up. Try different distances and combinations of distances and change your location. If you have been running on a track, try a road or park, or vice versa.
• Allow yourself to rest from interval training. Take sufficient recovery runs, or cross train, after an interval session.
• Run hard but not all out, especially as a beginner. You'll know that you've done so when you finish tired but feeling as if you could do more.
• Be strict with timing your recovery period. If possible, get someone to time your intervals and recoveries.
• Always warm up and cool down well when doing intervals. Make sure to stretch afterward.

Please note: If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.