In the academy, running was my challenge-regardless of my affinity for lifting heavy objects and climbing. I found that chasing the leader was the best thing for me. It left me really struggling to walk, or do anything, after the runs, but I built up my endurance. Since I was still professionally lifting back then, I got to the point of running 7-9 miles, the basic PT we did before, after, and during the run, then squatting or deads after. Nothing like running a 10k then pulling 5+.
Point: Do what workout you NEED to, then get your own workout in afterward. Find someone better than you, and chase them. Find someone stronger, try to beat them.
(I've never been the fastest or the strongest, but I've gotten fast and strong chasing the other two!)
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