Marathon Runner Wants To Incorporate Tabata into Workouts...

by Jonathan
(Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada)

So I've just completed four marathons over the spring, and my Achilles tendon is definitely saying take a break. I hate the elliptical machine and treadmill. My workouts (60-90 minutes strength, 60-90 minutes cardio) are long, difficult, but getting boring. I'll alternate upper and lower body so I can work out every day; unfortunately I feel like I've run this routine into the ground because I've been doing it for so long (it's no longer fun and I'm seeing no results).

I love the principles behind Tabata training and want to know if anyone has found a way to mix this style of training into their regular routine (I read the article and know you can't do actual Tabata training daily...anyone do a 'Tabata lite' program?). I am training soon for my autumn marathons and would like to start fresh with something effective.