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5-Minute Fixes for Runners

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By Nicole Falcone runnersworld
 

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When Team USA Minnesota runner Jason Lehmkuhle has an extra five minutes at the end of an easy run, he sneaks in speedwork. Lehmkuhle does 80- to 100-meter sprints at close to top speed. "The concept is to get your body used to fast running without subjecting it to a more rigorous speed session or track work-out," he says. Lehmkuhle does six to eight of these strides after easy runs twice a week. "Focus on using good form—getting up on your toes, driving your knees," he says.

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