AboutJoe Gunn Expertise Anything related to strength training, long distance running, speed development for all sports, and weight loss issues.
Experience Over 30 years as a personal trainer of athletes as well as average individuals.
Organizations Certified strength and Conditioning Specialist with the the National Strength and Conditiong Association. Certified Club coach with the United States Weightlifting Association. Certifed Level II long distance coach with the USA Track & Field.
Education/Credentials M.S with majors in exercise science and psychology
Expert: Joe Gunn Date: 5/14/2008 Subject: improving 1.5 mile run time
Question I'm in the Air Force and I am trying to improve my 1.5 mile run time, currently I run 3 miles every other day, and sometimes I do interval training by jogging and sprinting to mix things up. What other things would you suggest to improve my time. Currently I run it in about 13:00 - 13:30
Answer Hey Seth, I would add a little more running to your schedule. Once a week on about the same day add some distance to your regular run...say 1/2 mile per week and work up to 6-8 miles. Try to run 5-6 days a week with 3-4 easy runs at about 70% heart rate max, one longer run at same pace, and one faster run (about 85% HRM) of about 2-3 miles after an easy mile warmup. This should help you along.
