66: How to Improve Your Mile Time

The running community talks a lot about longer distances, but we are focusing in this episode on an underrated distance: the mile. While most runners can run multiple miles without stopping, racing a mile as fast as you can is an entirely different challenge. In this episode, we discuss how to improve your mile time - whether you are aiming for a 5 minute mile or 12 minute mile. Discussion points include: What are the benefits in racing a mile? The physiology of racing a mile How to train for a mile race Speed workouts to improve your mile time Supplemental workouts including plyometric workouts How often can you race a mile? Do you taper for a mile race? How to pace a mile race Nutrition considerations for racing a mile References:  PMID: 34021488  PMID: 30299184