Half-Mile Cut-Downs To Build Speed

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It’s time we get a little more creative when it comes to training indoors. Running on the treadmill doesn’t have to be a punishment or something you’re resigned to do when there are simply no other options. Instead, think of the treadmill as a place where you can play more with speed and try out workouts you’ve never done before. Consider it a tool to test your limits, both physically and mentally.

With that in mind, let’s introduce you to a new-to-you workout perfect for the treadmill called half-mile cutdowns. “Cut-down” describes a workout in which each interval is run slightly faster than the one before. Half-mile cut-downs are a good place to start, because they offer benefits for runners training for any race distance. They give 5K runners practice running at race pace or a bit faster, and they give marathoners a boost in aerobic capacity, which makes…

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