It can be easier to focus on building endurance since you can just tack on a few minutes to your long-distance runs and watch your miles build up. But to build speed and run faster, you have to take a different approach. One that requires spending some time pushing the limits of comfor...
Prioritize recovery, mind your form, and increase intensity gradually when discovering how to run faster and longer without risking injury.
Learning how to run faster includes tempo runs, beginning with five to 10 minutes of running at an easy pace, then continuing with 15 to 20 minutes of running at about 10 seconds slower per mile than your 10K pace (or a pace you could sustain for 6 miles). Finish with a five- to 1...
One of the greatest challenges for new runners is learning how to run longer. Beginners often get injured, bored, or burned out before they meet their mileage goals for long-distance running.1Once you hit a plateau, it can be tough to dig deeper and push past it. As you try to push ...
How to Run Faster – 8 Ways To Increase Your Running Speed Below are 8 ways to make you a faster runner. Whether it is long-distance or sprints, all of these will help. Make Squats Your Best Friend You already know that strong, healthy legs are critical to your sprinting speed, as ...
You don’t have to overcomplicate your speed training. Follow these simple tips on how to run faster, backed by experts.
If you’ve felt the quintessential quad fatigue during a grueling long run, or a run that challenged you with a lot of hills, you probably understand the feeling. Of course, maintaining strong quads is important as a runner, as this group of four muscles on the front of the thighs ...
How to Run a Race As a basic rule of thumb, the longer the race distance, the more weekly mileage you’ll need to prepare for and the more time you’ll need to spend running. But whether you break down your training by time on the move or mileage, here are some basic 5K training...
Many runners aspire to move faster. This article discusses ways to increase your speed, including track workouts and strength training.
Even experienced distance runners can be surprised by the challenges of sprinting. Techniques for what Dannenberg calls “power breathing” can help you sprint faster and increase your oxygen intake when you need it most. Here’s how to power breathe during your sprints: Start by inhaling ...