Here’s a nice piece in the Fashion & Style section of Thursday’s (4/17/08) New York Times.  The article details the training regimen of  Sara Hall and the evolution of her preferred race from the 5K to the 1500 meter.  She hopes to compete in this summer’s Olympic games in China.

Money quote:  “The most common mistake” that recreational runners make, (her coach Terrence) Mahon said, “is running the same pace all the time.” Occasionally making yourself run fast, he said, “is the only way to make yourself a fast runner.”’

Interval training is crucial to improving your performance in most sports.  Read the whole article here.