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[NIUNIU_SAN]

Right, so it's been over 6 years since I done these, but today I went all out on the road and did sprints - all out speed, totally nailing it until complete exhaustion. Rest 3 or 4 mins, then repeat.

40-50mins of these and I've never felt so DESTROYED but at the same time, I've never felt so incredible. My skin is glowing pink and my eyes are so clear and sharp they look photoshopped!

I have to make these a part of my weekly routine - daunting, as it really is punishment, but so incredibly rewarding.

DO THESE! Take my word for it! Quit the joggin along half arsed - this stuff is awesome. I felt muscles in my legs twitch that I never even knew existed.



(Also, I recently quit smoking, so this sort of running was out of the question before)

[BB_Surf]

5 Star Thrad.

[BigBoyAdd]

HllT
It might be a killer but you sure feel like you spend your time well. 50minutes sound a liitle to long. If I where you do it for 30minutes. Sprint for 30sec jog for 30/60secs. dont forget a 5mins walmup/cowndowns

[tony_mid]

I've tried doing stuff like this before but last time I got a severe head ache that lasted 30-45 min. otherwise about half the time I run at all I get pain in my chest. Just wondering if these would be safe for me.

[NIUNIU_SAN]

HllT
It might be a killer but you sure feel like you spend your time well. 50minutes sound a liitle to long. If I where you do it for 30minutes. Sprint for 30sec jog for 30/60secs. dont forget a 5mins walmup/cowndowns

Yeah 50 mins is too long to be out there.. I agree.. reason it took so long was basically my poor cardio meant I had a really long rest (nearly 7 or 8 mins near the end).. 30 mins does sound better..

Tony, you should try again making sure you get some carbs in earlier in the day and makes sure you're super hydrated before you go out.

If you still get the headaches, it could be the cold weather (some dudes run with a beanie-type hat to cut down on wind rattlin' inside their ears and keep the cold out).

As for your chest, that could be any number of things.. wouldn't dare comment.

[tony_mid]

yeh I'm just worried about being that one guy that croaked on the side of the road...I wouldn't be as worried if I hadn't done so much stupid sh** in college. as for the pain in my chest I guess it actually feels like its in my heart but it doesn't happen as much anymore.

[jawadams]

We used to do these things in football... sprint your ass off to the 50 yard line, then jog back, sprint to the 40, jog back, sprint to the 30... etc... I should start doing these again now that the weather is getting nicer... hell of a workout!

[bukshot]

I do these on the sand all the time, killer workout.

[Gmoney23]

For the past month or so I have been doing these.

Right now I'm at...

20 YD Dash 10x
40 YD Dash 10x
100 YD Dash 7x

When I get to 100 YD Dash 10x Im going to add a 200..

[seventytwo]

Anyone got a link for the best way to do HIIT? I tried search but came up with way too much random stuff.

But yeah, this is the way to go.

[Defiant1]

SIR YESSIR!!!

[tonester]

Easy there fella. You need to work up to max efforts or face a very quick burn out due to ankle/knee/hip problems. You do want to be able to do this kind of work for a very long time, right?

Start with these to start(as an example).
http://www.trainforstrength.com/Endurance1.shtml

This is helpful as well. My personal fave.

http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=459414

Also, periodize this stuff so you don't go out in a flash (as you should with any kink of intense work).