I usually train for and run marathons. The "speed" workouts needed for a fast marathon are very basic and familiar to me. However, I'm switching gears and going to train for a fast mile. What are some recommended workouts for developing robust mile speed?
10x400m @ mile goal pace. try 90 second rest...if you cant handle it then you may want to up the rest a tad but probably means your running a little too fast
ccmann213 wrote:
10x400m @ mile goal pace. try 90 second rest...if you cant handle it then you may want to up the rest a tad but probably means your running a little too fast
^ This. The only thing I would change (and this is up for debate) is the pace. I would find a mile race somewhere, or set up a time trial with some friends, and race a mile. Get your time and plug it into Daniel's vdot calculator and then do the reps at what that suggests. On your next race, race off that pace - meaning go out at that pace hold it for 800-1200 and then race.
Yeah a time trial would be a great starting point ^^^^ agreed
Thanks.