When he is not working to provide excellent customer service, David Heskiel can be found lifting weights in the gym or working on his mile time.
Not everyone can run a four-minute mile, but any runner can improve his or her mile time. Whether you follow a training program or run casually, these simple tips will help you shave time off your mile.
1. Do more interval training. Begin with 200m intervals, running at a hard pace with a two-minute recovery jog between each interval. As you improve, gradually reduce your recovery jogs to just 30 seconds. Build up to 400m intervals with a focus on running the second half faster than the first.
2. Vary your workouts. Take a break from track running to improve strength, flexibility, and power. Practice running uphill, downhill, and over obstacles. Cycling and swimming workouts are valuable, too.
3. Run longer. Mile repeats may not be the most exciting, but building endurance helps the body run better. Long runs help advance the body’s lactate threshold, which improves efficiency.
