Hey, fellow runners, welcome back to my blog!

Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s on every runner’s mind: how to get faster.

Whether you’re training for your next big race, looking to improve your personal best, or just want to feel more powerful during your runs, speed work is the key to unlocking your potential.

So, let’s break it down!

Here are the Top 3 Runs to Get Faster and why they should be part of your training plan:

1. Tempo Runs: The Sweet Spot of Speed

Tempo runs are all about running at a “comfortably hard” effort.

This means a pace you could sustain for an hour, but it wouldn’t be your first choice.

How to do them: Start with a warm-up, then run for 20–40 minutes at tempo pace. Finish with a cool-down. For beginners, starting with shorter tempo segments like 10–15 minutes works just as well!

Why they work: Tempo runs increase your lactate threshold, helping you maintain faster paces for longer.

2. Interval Training: Power Up Your Stride

Intervals are short bursts of high-intensity running alternated with recovery periods.

• Why they work: Intervals improve your aerobic capacity, making you more efficient and teaching your legs to turn over faster.

• How to do them: A classic session is, for example, 6×400 meters at a fast pace, with 90 seconds of rest (I recommed either slow walking or complete stillness) between each interval. Feel free to customize the intensity and duration based on your fitness level.

3. Technique Training: The Hidden Secret

Technique training involves practicing specific drills and exercises to improve your running form and mechanics.

This is the game-changer that many runners overlook. Working on your running form and mechanics can make a significant difference in your speed and efficiency.

• Why it works: Proper technique minimizes wasted energy and helps you run faster without extra effort.

• How to do it: Incorporate drills like high knees, butt kicks, and strides into your weekly routine. They’re great as part of your warm-up or on recovery days.

To Sum Up

Getting faster isn’t just about running harder—it’s about training smarter. Add these three workouts to your plan, stay consistent, rest and recover properly, and watch the results follow.

Which workout are you excited to try first? Let me know in the comments below, or share your favorite speed-building strategies!

👟 And if you’re ready to take your running to the next level, check out my personalized run coaching .

Together, we can achieve your running goals!

See you in the next post,

Ely