Getting More and More Yards

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Getting More and More Yards

Getting More and More Yards

Just think only thirty seconds of running and a full minute’s rest. May the wings of Mercury be at your feet.

On a football field, run the length of the field and try to get back in thirty seconds (some will). Record your distance. Rest one minute between each of eight workbouts. It’s your race beat youself.

Minimum goals by position for eight, thirty second intervals:

OL – 160 yards TE – 180 yards

DL – 170 yards RB – 190 yards

LB – 180 yards WR – 195 yards

QB– 180 yards DB – 195 yards

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