Mile Training and 1500 Meter Training - Training Programs and Advice for the Mile and 1500 Meter Distance

The mile and 1500 meters is one of the most exciting races to both run and watch. It is a race distance that requires speed, aerobic endurance, mental toughness and sound race strategy. Physiologically speaking it is one the most challenging distances because it requires a high VO2 max, significant cardiovascular endurance, the ability to deal with the effects of lactic acid, good running strength and high top end speed. The mile isn't just for mid distance runners. Running this mile or 1500 meters on a regular basis can improve your ability as a longer distance runner in the 5K, 10K, half marathon and even marathon distance.

In this section of our site are mile training programs and 1500 meter training programs for runners of all abilities and levels. We will add training programs and advice for the mile and 1500 meters on a regular basis so please check back often.

• Workouts for the mile and 1500 meters
  Here are some classic and not so classic workouts to improve your mile and 1500 meter performance.
• Advanced 1500 Meter and Mile Training Program
  1500 and mile training program for advanced runners
• Intermediate Mile and 1500 Meter Training Program
  Mile and 1500 meter training program for intermediate runners
• Basic Mile and 1500 Meter Training Program
  Training program for runners that are new to the 1500 meter and mile distance