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How to Be a Better Runner
The One-Mile Trial Workout
A simple running workout to help chart your progress
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One Magic Mile
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Two decades ago, I began using a one-mile time trial workout with my runners to predict potential performances during a training season. Running a timed mile provides a reality check on your current goals, helps you determine a safe long-run pace, and gives you a tangible way to track your progress during the season. Plus, it's relatively easy to do and doesn't require days of recovery. Pencil it into your schedule every one to three weeks. (And don’t forget to log your progress in the Runner’s World Training Journal)
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