HIIT vs Constant Running?

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Hi. In general(right now I am doing less cardio cause I am trying to bulk up) I need help working out a good running routine. I can't run a 10 min mile, but I can handle intense HIIT training with no problem for 20-30 mins. I know that you burn a lot more fat with HIIT training compared to constant running which is why I'd never attempt to be a marathon runner or anything like that. But shouldn't I try to get my mile down a little bit? Maybe focus on building up more of an ability to run longer distances? I think a balanced ability in HIIT vs consistent running would be better. Does anyone have any recommendations or comments?
 
try following a 5k program, which gives you a mix of both worlds
 
you CAN run a 10 minute mile. you must push yourself harder, however I believe if you ran alongside somebody who could help push you to it, you'd find yourself able to.
 
I agree, especially if you are a male
I'd guess any young male without health or weight problems could run a 10 minute mile with little practice. Maybe you are pacing yourself too fast at the beginning.
 
Well, yes I COULD run a 10 min mile if I push myself, but I mean typically I'd probably do it in a little over that or something closer to 11 because I am so use to HIIT.

In general though I am trying to improve my overall stamina yet keep the great fat burning effects of HIIT.
 
If you are doing real HIIT you shouldnt be able to run at your sprinting pace for more than 30-45 sec, 60 at the max. Try and push yourself harder during the sprints and keep up a good pace during your recovery, or at least what you are doing now. A common ratio is 30 sec all out spring 60 sec recovery. But yeah you should definitely mix in some steady state cardio as well, but I think you should also try harder with that. Its amazing how much of a mind game running is. If you think you can do it more likely than not you will.
 
I would even go so far as to say HIIT sprints shouldn't last more than 15-20 seconds. If you are going ALL OUT, your body can't take much more than that. But, we are talking ALL OUT, not going hard, pushing yourself, but ALL OUT until you almost collapse. That's the kinda HIIT I get down with.

It just doesn't add up. Being able to perform a solid round of HIIT, yet not running a 10 minute mile. I believe that means you can't hold a 6 mph pace for a mile. Not to be harsh, but that's no good. I suspect something with the way you do your HIIT. 1.5 minutes of high intensity is NOT HIIT.
 
Find a running partner and have them run a 9 minute mile pace, and run along side them. You'll be amazed what you can do
 
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