Hit the Track Today for Better Running

Before the summer hits in full swing, make a move to your local track to experiment with some classic sessions for faster running to stay in shape.

Metric Kilometres

Running a hard kilometre is an ideal progress marker and is particularly good for readying you to run a fast 5 kilometres. Try to test yourself over 1500 metres, or four rounds of the track (around two kilometres), around every four weeks.

A Variety of Drills and Skills

Running tracks aren’t just perfect for solid running. Since the surface is so flexible, it’s the ideal place to perform energetic jumping exercises to boost functional strength and power in your running muscles. You can also use the track for walking and running drills that will help you improve your running style and gait.

400 Metre Reps

Regardless of what distance you’re racing, a session of 400 metres is an ideal training tool. This helps you to run your reps at a regularly hard pace. Start with a 10-minute jogging warm-up (on or off the track), then try for two sets of 4×400 metres with two minutes recovery between reps and five minutes recovery in-between sets.