Running for Beginners
Interval training is a type of running workout that involves alternating periods of high-intensity running with periods of low-intensity running or rest. This type of training can help runners improve their speed, endurance, and overall fitness. During high-intensity intervals, runners push themselves to run at a faster pace than they would normally be able to maintain for an extended period of time. During the low-intensity intervals or rest periods, runners allow their bodies to recover before starting the next high-intensity interval.
Interval training can be done in a variety of ways, including by time, distance, or effort level. For example, runners can do intervals by running at a high intensity for one minute, followed by a low-intensity recovery period of one minute, and then repeating the cycle for a set amount of time or distance. Another way to do interval training is by running at a high intensity for a set distance, followed by a low-intensity recovery period of the same distance, and then repeating the cycle for a set number of repetitions.
Interval training should be incorporated into a runner's training plan gradually, starting with shorter intervals and gradually increasing the duration and intensity of the high-intensity intervals over time. It is important to listen to your body and not overdo it, as overtraining can lead to injury or burnout.
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