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10 minute warm up at casual pace, then 15x30 second intervals, 30 second sprint, 30 second stopped, at max on treadmill (20kmph) or whatever you can manage, at an incline of 3.5%. Play around with incline to whatever suits.
It took me a good month of going every couple of days to finally manage a full 15 intervals. Heart rate shoots way up and it's an absolute sweat box. I thought I was fit before intervals, as I ran 15km every 2 days, but nothing compared to intervals.
Body fat has dropped, VO2 Max has improved loads, my hill climbing on long runs has improved, overall base speed has increased, and I feel fitter than I ever have in my life.
Basically, improvements all round. It's hard work, you'll sweat like fuck, but you'll run better because of it. Worth it -
I'd say slow 5k with some music. If you're having to ask, I'd say that's usually a sign.
Also, in response to your speed question, have you tried interval training?
I used to do it years ago before I got in to running, then I took up running, and stopped the treadmill interval training. Now I've combined them both in the last 3 months, and my speed and fitness is getting better and better. -
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Morning all,
What is everyone's sock of choice? I've been using Hilly ultra marathon socks for a good long while, then moved to Hilly off road sock, bit softer and didn't wear out as fast.
Recently got a pair of stance socks, which look cool, but are really thin. Not really impressed with them considering the price tag.
What are your socks of choice? -
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Sorry. Sold them today.
Brakes sold to @user77470
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Does anyone suffer from fixations or repetitions when they're out running? Particularly in the latter miles of a long run.
Was out 13 miles this morning, and for the last 3 miles, I couldn't stop pronouncing the fucking words 'Mulligatawny soup'.
For me, I always get words stuck in my head that I find infuriating to pronounce. I've had it numerous other times, but can't remember the words. -
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Fork dibs @frankenbike, pending transaction
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I know I should buy one, and I will, but does anyone know of a link to free Ordnance Survey maps online?
Cheers.