Better on the Inside: Treadmill Workout

I despise the ‘dreadmill’.  I can barely do a mile before I’m bored out of my mind. An article written by Jeff Galloway gives some good workouts to help keep you focused while on the dreadmill.  Not sure what magazine it came from but assuming Runners. 

The FAST 15
Do this workout if you’re pressed for time. 
Jog for 3 minutes
Then increase the speed to a faster pace and hold for two minutes.
Walk for 30 seconds, then repeat the process
After that, increase the running time to three minutes
Walk for 30 seconds, then repeat the process
Cool down on a short walk. 

The Pace Booster
Warm-up: 6mins (30s jogging, 30s walking)
Increase speed slightly, run for 30s then walk for 30s
Repeat this process and do as many cycles as you can.

The Distance Run
Warm-up however you want
Increase your speed until you’re running comfortably.
Run for 2mins then walk for 1min
Repeat this 2:1 three times. 
Then increase this to 3:1 and repeat three times.
End the workout by running two 2:1 segments then two 1:1 segments. 

The Hill Climb
Warm-up however you want
Increase your speed until you’re at easy-run pace. 
Run for three minutes
Raise the incline by 2%, then run for 1min
Raise the incline by 4%, then run for 1min
Rest for 1min
Raise to 4% and run for 2mins
Alternative running at 4% for 2mins and jogging on flat for one minute as long as you can.