Increase Your Speed Archives – Runnin’ for Sweets

Sometimes it feels like you’ve tried everything possible, and just can’t get any faster. Every run ends up being the same pace no matter how much you push. I’m here to tell you that sometimes all you need is a fresh perspective and new ideas. Here are some of my favorite ways to increase your speed while still having energy leftover.

Running too fast can actually lead to slower race times and poor performance. Here's how to know if you're running the correct pace in training.

Are You Running Too Fast? How to Use the Correct Running Pace

Running too fast is rarely a concern for runners, regardless of whether they’re just getting started or are a seasoned competitor. Just about every runner …

Use these 5 tips for running downhill to avoid injury or pain.

5 Tips for Running Downhill + How to Do It Right

Running downhill seems like it should feel easy after making it up a hill or through a long run – but it can be surprisingly …

Try these 8 training strategies to help you run a faster half marathon. Plus what to do on race day to nail your goal finish time.

8 Tips to Run a Faster Half Marathon

Most runners find themselves wanting to run a faster half marathon after finishing a race with relative ease. Regardless of whether goals were met or …

Fartlek training is a great way for runners to increase their speed. However, fartlek workouts are often confused with interval training. Here is everything you need to know to complete a successful fartlek run and use these running workouts to get faster quickly! #runningworkouts #fartlekworkout #fartlektraining

2 Fartlek Workouts to Increase Speed | Fartlek Training for Beginners

A fartlek workout might sound more like a noise you’d make when you sneeze than a type of run. However, despite its silly name, fartlek training …

Understanding running intensity can help increase speed and endurance. Here's how to measure running intensity and how it's used in training.

Running Intensity: How to Measure & Use During Training

Running intensity. The term itself is relatively straightforward, yet most runners would be surprised to learn that that are not utilizing the correct amount of …

Here are 7 signs you might be running junk miles... and how getting rid of them can improve your training. Cutting out a junk run can help increase speed and endurance in running.

What Are Junk Miles? 7 Signs You Might Be Running Them

When training for a goal, most runners increase their mileage over the course of a few months. However, this can sometimes inadvertently lead to the …

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