Improving your running – Introduction | Steve Haywood Health & Fitness

Improving your running – Introduction

The basic idea of intervals, hills and fartleck is to have an intense burst of running followed by a period of very steady jogging. Over a period of time this type of training develops leg speed that will enable you to achieve better times over your chosen distance.

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Steve Haywood

Steve Haywood is a qualified Personal Trainer (Member of the Register of Exercise Professionals No. R0035374) who took to personal training following a life-long love of walking and competitive running. Through this website, Steve aims to share his ideas on Active Lifestyles: Steve firmly believes that only small changes are required in anyone's life to make a huge difference to health, fitness and wellness.

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