Interval Training for Runners

[Dapit26]

very effective for adding overall bursting power and speed

[jo_je88]

thannnnnnnnnnnnnnxxxx

[GuiYoM]

Originally Posted by Anaholic

Do you have any advice on minimizing knee injuries? I know that after running so much, it takes a toll on my knees. Even with good shoes, I even run on patches of grass whenever possible.

Get you're hand on the book;

CHIRunning

[Sotally Tober]

Originally Posted by GuiYoM

Get you're hand on the book;

CHIRunning

I agree 100%. This is a GREAT book. It's by Danny Dreyer. I'm working on my third pass through it. Not an easy technique to master, but even if you improve your running in a few areas, even slightly, it's amazing how much better you'll run.

[Sotally Tober]

And as to the original topic, I wouldn't begin interval training until you've been running at least 6 months, and can handle a pretty good workload already. I've been running 30-40 miles per week for about 7-8 weeks, working my way up to that over a 9-10 month span, and only this month have I begun these types of workouts. Develop good form, build your milage base, maintain that work load and be sure you can do it for several weeks w/o significant pain/aches/soreness/injury and only THEN begin speed training. These workouts can really be tough on your body.

[geowizardd]

always take rest days, you need recovery