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.