Tabata Method : No, it has nothing to do with contraception

I tried the Tabata Method out this evening. Running as fast as I could on the flat for 20 seconds, 10 seconds rest, repeat 8 times.

I could just about stand after. Aiming to raise my VO2 MAX, so going to do this twice a week and see what progress gets made in my mile times and hope this translates into being able to work a little harder on the hills.