Progression runs do wonders for speed, endurance, and fitness, preparing the runner to run faster farther into their race, hopefully, ideally throughout their race, but also offering a wide range of fitness benefits. Simply put, a progression run starts slower and gets continually faster; however, as with all forms of speed work for running, the many variations make it possible to tweak the workout, optimizing it for the desired race goal or training goal, keeping it interesting while still challenging. Progression runs are an excellent means of improving running fitness.

While a good track workout is always effective, adding other activities between sets will magnify the impact and make speed workouts more fun. As a result, you're likely to be more consistent with speed training and benefit more from it.

In this episode, you'll discover how to gradually incorporate balance, plyometric, and agility exercises into the training, which will result in improved running form, more efficient running, fewer injuries, and faster times.

The exercise options include but are not limited to jumping rope, jumping jacks, hulahooping, one-leg balance work, and a series of drills that combine several of these.

Now, listen and prepare to take your speed training to the next level.

Mojo for Running Coaching