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Not everyone is a fan of running. Perhaps you don’t like it when you have to go the distance. This problem can be addressed if you are sprinting for a mere 30 seconds. Pacing up might give you an adrenaline rush. Some people dislike running because it’s boring.
Add a spice of sprinting and see how things change your way. I am here to change your mind forever. When your running gets long and boring, you need to concise it with sprint intervals. This is a perfect blend of time intervals and distance. Shared below are some running tips for sprinting.
Keep it concise
While starting out, the sprinting time should be as limited as possible. People might mock at your stamina but starting slow will help you build endurance without straining your muscles. Hard runners will feel tired very soon and this is more frequent for new runners. Since your mind is not trained for this much intensity, it will feel tiring in the beginning. Aching muscles will slow down the runner so its better to keep it brief.
Don’t forget to recover
There must be a substantial gap between each set of sprinting. When you are all set to begin another set of sprinting, try slowing it down for a few minutes. This will buy time for your muscles to recover from the stress of high intensity exercise. Also, ample rest prepares you for the next set of sprinting when you can run with revived energy and strength. Without rest intervals, your sprinting speed will eventually decline and your body will not get the benefits of this exercise.
Walk between sprinting sets
Sprinting intervals must have brief sets of rest. If you are jogging during that time, your muscles might not get time to recover. Try walking between sprinting sets. When you will start your next set, it will be easier to maintain your personal best intensity.
Minimize running time
This running routine should not take more than 20 minutes including all sprinting intervals and resting phase. Long duration running is hard on muscles and tests your stamina to an extent that you might prefer giving up.How to approach long runs click here.
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