conditoning base before tabata sprints

vladimirtzu · 07-01-2007, 09:57 AM

I've read that before you try tabata sprints you should have a decent conditoning base.

So what I've been doing to build that up is to pick a fast jogging pace. Bout as fast as I can go and still consider it a jog and just go as long as I can without slowing pace. Right now I'm at about 3 quarters of a mile. I could go longer if I slowed the pace, but I want to keep the pace and improve how long I can maintain it.

Anyway, my question is if I can run somewhere between one and a half to two miles at that pace, a fast jog. Maybe 8 or 9 minutes. Would I be at a good enough level to start tabata sprints?

Thanks

**Sonny** · 07-01-2007, 12:20 PM

If you can run 2 miles in 8-9 minutes I'd say you're good to go for Tabata's.

Ian Coe · 07-01-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonny

If you can run 2 miles in 8-9 minutes I'd say you're good to go for Tabata's.

This is why only kenyan runners are the only ones who do tabatas......4-4.5 min mile is just tough for people over 150lbs

vladimirtzu · 07-01-2007, 09:27 PM

Haha I was way too tired when I posted that. A 14 minute 2-mile time is probably way more what I'm aiming for, but yeah. XD

JRT6 · 07-02-2007, 07:21 AM

I didn't run at all and recently I started doing a tabata run as part of Ross' Sweet sixteen. What I had to do was build up my sprint speed gradually over a few weeks.

I'm using the tabata run to train for the longer intervals on Ross' 50 day program.

OB-1 · 07-02-2007, 06:27 PM

I've run half marathons, HIITs, and 400 sprints with no problems. I've still yet to try Tabata sprints. I get butterfluies just thinking about them. Anyways, since Tabata's is all about maximum effort, I think doing them at any level of fitness will end with positve results.. and passing out in your own throw up.