Add intervals to your routine to increase fitness and speed

If you want to become a faster runner, try adding short intervals or pick-ups to your run. Interval training is defined as a series of repetitions of work with a recovery period following each repetition. Chose your intervals based on your race distance. For example you may run 400's to improve your 5K time. You can do intervals at a local track or do a Fartlek. A Fartlek is similar to interval training in that short fast runs alternate with slow running or jogging recovery intervals. Remember to gradually build your speed in the interval as not to get injured.

Oahu's second annual Women's 5K

What do the Women's 5K and the Super Bowl have in common? They are both on Feb. 3. Why not practice your new found speed with this special event for women only. Enjoy guilt free Super Bowl partying when you participate in a morning full of fun and excitement. Click here for an official race map.

Volunteers are still needed for the event. If you can help out, please email their Volunteer Coordinator at allison.jerome@gmail.com

Women's 5K race logistics

  • Packet Pick-up: Sat., Feb. 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Island Triathlon and Bike (569 Kapahulu Ave.)
  • Women's 5K Race starts at 7:00 a.m. Start line at the Point Panic end of Kakaako Waterfront Park
  • Keiki 1 Mile Race starts at 7:2 5a.m. with the same start as 5K. Open to all kids age 5-9 years old. Special kids cool max shirt and finisher medal for all keiki.
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Lee-Ann Watanabe is a former couch potato turned iron woman who has made extreme training priority #1. Her alter ego, 24Cycle Queen can be reached at lmh24cycle@yahoo.com.

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