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<blockquote data-quote="TUCK" data-source="post: 215332" data-attributes="member: 10740"><p><strong>HIIT (high intensity training)</strong></p><p></p><p>After reading all the benefits of high intensity training (HIIT), I've recently given up my 2 or 3 mile runs. I now run quite fast for 2 minutes (I shoot for 92-96 % heartrate at end of each 2 min.), rest for 1 min, then repeat until I've ran 5 sometimes 6 fast intervals. the whole workout takes less than 20 min (including warmup) & really kicks my rear. I'm trying to get in the best shape possible for a CO backpack hunt in Sept. Does anyone know if this is the right approach or would the longer distances be better for endurance? I did a lot of 3 & 4 mile runs last year & still tired easily at 10,000+ feet. (@ age 46 I'm still refusing to believe my age had anything to do with it!) Any imput would be appreciated.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks</p><p>Tuck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TUCK, post: 215332, member: 10740"] [b]HIIT (high intensity training)[/b] After reading all the benefits of high intensity training (HIIT), I've recently given up my 2 or 3 mile runs. I now run quite fast for 2 minutes (I shoot for 92-96 % heartrate at end of each 2 min.), rest for 1 min, then repeat until I've ran 5 sometimes 6 fast intervals. the whole workout takes less than 20 min (including warmup) & really kicks my rear. I'm trying to get in the best shape possible for a CO backpack hunt in Sept. Does anyone know if this is the right approach or would the longer distances be better for endurance? I did a lot of 3 & 4 mile runs last year & still tired easily at 10,000+ feet. (@ age 46 I'm still refusing to believe my age had anything to do with it!) Any imput would be appreciated. Thanks Tuck [/QUOTE]
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