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Doing speedwork, such as [[Introduction to Interval Training|Interval Training]] produces important benefits. However, the risk of injury from speedwork is high, so caution is required. The main problem I see, especially with people new to speedwork, is going far too fast. A runner with a usual pace of 11:00 min/mile who starts doing speedwork with quarter mile intervals at 6:00 min/mile is likely to get hurt. The key to starting speedwork is to ease into it gently. Do gentle increases in pace, building up to [[Fartlek]], then structured intervals. See [[Practical Interval Training]] for details of the progression.
Always remember [[Golden Rule of Training]] - '''''The primary goal of training is to stay injury free so you can continue training'''''
Always remember [[Golden Rule of Training]] - '''''The primary goal of training is to stay injury free so you can continue training'''''
