Dream Big: Run Three Miles in 30 Minutes
Hey speedy, ready to increase your running pace to a 10-minute mile in four weeks? This plan has you covered.
ARE YOU A runner? Have you been stuck at that 14 minute-mile pace and yearn to go faster? Do you want to be the one passing others on the path? If so, this super simple plan is for you. And if you’re not a runner, this program could help you start if you have a solid walking or jogging base. Wherever you're starting, it's time to lace up!
Week 1: Establish Your Training Baseline
Here’s the science: When it comes to the benefits of running, scientists have found quite a few. From boosting heart strength to increasing lifespan, pounding the pavement is one of the healthiest forms of exercise you can do. A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that those who run leisurely had a 30% and 45% lower risk for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, respectively.
If you’re already running on the regular, increasing your speed can help increase your body’s ability to be more efficient at things like pumping blood and using the oxygen you breathe. Consider the next four weeks a time to fine-tune your body’s systems…and get faster as a result.