66: How to Improve Your Mile Time Tread Lightly Podcast

The running community talks a lot about longer distances, but we are focusing in this episode on an underrated distance: the mile. While most runners can run multiple miles without stopping, racing a mile as fast as you can is an entirely different challenge. In this episode, we discuss how to improve your mile time - whether you are aiming for a 5 minute mile or 12 minute mile.



Discussion points include:


What are the benefits in racing a mile?
The physiology of racing a mile
How to train for a mile race
Speed workouts to improve your mile time
Supplemental workouts including plyometric workouts
How often can you race a mile?
Do you taper for a mile race?
How to pace a mile race
Nutrition considerations for racing a mile

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