Workout of the Day: Return to the Track

“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.”—Walter Elliot

Sometimes, multiple short intervals feel much longer than one long one. It’s all about intensity.

Warmup

• Dynamic warmup
• Run 10 minutes at increasing intensity

Main Set

• 400 yards (1 lap)
• 2 minutes rest
• 800 yards (2 laps)
• 2 minutes rest
• 1,200 yards (3 laps)
• 2 minutes recovery
• 10 to 30 burpees

Cool Down

• Stretch

Beginner Version: Perform the main set x2

Advance Version: Perform the workout interval x6, and then finish with a 2- to 4-mile run.