How to Run Faster

Stride

Increasing your stride can help you run faster for several reasons. First, it can increase the distance traveled in each stride, allowing you to cover more ground in a shorter amount of time. Second, increasing the length of your stride can also improve your running efficiency, as longer strides require less energy and effort to cover the same distance. Finally, increasing your stride can help you to reach higher running speeds more quickly, as you can apply more force to the ground with each stride. 

Strengthening Legs & Core

Strengthening your core and leg muscles will help you run faster because these muscles are used to propel your body forward. Core muscles, such as your abdominal and back muscles, provide stability while you run and help transfer power from your arms and legs to your feet. Additionally, stronger leg muscles allow you to generate more power and force when pushing off the ground. This will help you increase your speed since you'll be able to push off the ground faster and with more force. So, by building stronger core and leg muscles, you'll be able to run faster and more efficiently.

Interval Training

Interval training is one of the most effective ways to improve your running speed. It involves alternating between short, high-intensity bursts of speed and longer periods of lower-intensity running. By pushing your body to its limits for short periods of time, and then allowing it to recover, your body will become better at sustaining higher speeds for longer periods of time. This increased aerobic capacity, combined with improved muscular strength and endurance, will help you run faster and more efficiently. 

Form & Technique

Proper form will help you run faster because it reduces the amount of energy your body has to expend to move forward. Poor form requires more effort and energy to cover the same distance, which slows you down and can lead to fatigue. Proper form also helps you maintain a faster cadence, or stride rate. By maintaining a consistent cadence, you can put fewer strides in to cover the same distance. Good form also helps you to be more efficient with your breathing, allowing you to take in larger amounts of oxygen and use it more efficiently to fuel your muscles.