how do i get faster at running?
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Be consistant--train almost every day to gain your base. To get faster do hill repeats and speed training ie: intervals, tempo runs, fartleks, etc.
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Just run before the season.  running a lot will not only make you faster for the season.  It will also help your stamina greater because you have been running all year long.
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first you must trace a running circuit of a known length.for a beginner a mile will do.\nyou measure the time it takes you to do that circuit and note it on a piece of paper.note the date,hour,length of the circuit ,the time that took you to do it.do this twice a week the first 4 weeks then add a another run each week until you get to 5 times a week.allow yourself 2 days rest every week.before you begin running spend 10 minutes stretching and warming your muscles.after running don't sit(!) keep walking until you catch your breath.then stretch again to help your muscles cool.drink water ,as much as you need.if you run by day put a hat on your head.on the piece of paper you will be able to see your progress .normally if done correctly  you'll make better and better time from one week to another until you reach the speed of light.bon courage!
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First Find a time that you are totally commited to run. If you don't set a time you never will \n  Next When you find your time buy a good pair of running shoes, don't worry about the cost if your serious it will be a good investment. Go to any local (sports) shoe store and they can reccomend the best pair for you\n   Than When you are ready to run strech 5-10 min. It gets you limber, you can run farther and a little faster, plus it reduces the number of injuys you will recive by alot. \n   Don't go jogging alone! Especially if your a girl. You are a prime target for muggers, rapiests, etc. if you go alone- if you can't find a buddy to go with at the very least go with your dog- that way you'll both be fit (and safe) \n  Before you leave make sure you have a water bottle- start out slow- pace yourself since your not very active don't try to do like 5 miles in one day. Don't go until you can't, becuase remember you still have to make it home somewhere. Add a little more distance eachday and push yourself as you get used to running.\n   When you come home strech again for about 5 min. It will keep you flexable and stop cramps. \n  Cool Have Happy Jogs!
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Start slowly and build up.  Start with walking, first, and then add running intervals once you feel comfortable.  A good plan for this is the couch to 5K plan, http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml  The plan has you gradually increase your running intervals until you are running the whole time.  Also, don't feel that you have to sprint.  Just run at whatever speed you can do for now.  You can always get faster later.\n\nAs far as shoes, no one shoe is right for everyone.  If you have a running store around like Fleet feet, for example, go to the store and they will help you get the correct shoes for your feet.  If you don't have any local stores, try the shoe dog at road runner sports http://www.roadrunnersports.com  It will ask you different questions about your feet and your running, and recommend the best shoes for you.
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You can gain a decent base within a month. You won't start your speed workouts until season starts so you are still ok. There is enough time to get into decent shape (you won't win state or anything). The quickest way to get into shape is to run hill repeats. Do these at least twice a week. Consistancy is key. Try to run 6 days a week. Make at least one of your runs hurt (push the pace). I'm tellin ya... hills, hills, hills.
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You have to time your breathing...\n\n1. Don't pant!! When you pant, it tires you faster by using much more breath.\n\n2. Don't run with your mouth open!! If you're moving at a fast pace, or any pace at all that's not walking, then you need to keep your mouth shut(not trying to sound rude), because wind enters your mouth and you will tend to have a dry mouth and want to swallow alot, and if you swallow alot, you will run out of breath faster!\n\n3. Jog first, and then run once you get the hang of it!! Here's a tip: get a heart rate bracelet so you can keep up with your rate and once your rate just stays the same, then you can run!\n\n4. Keep water with you. Jogging/running always leads to a dry mouth/throat!!\n\n\nHope the tips helped!!
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Interval training is a good way to improve running times.  It's easiest to do speed play on a track, if you have access to one.  You can start with a simple one lap fast, one lap recovery.  And repeat.  Once you get the hang of that, try 2 laps fast, one lap recovery.  Then 3 laps fast, one recovery and finally 4 laps fast, one recovery.  Don't forget to warm up and cool down.\n\nIf you don't have access to a track, you can use some other measured flat course or a treadmill.  Another way you can do intervals is by time, like 1 minute fast, one recovery, etc.\n\nHill running is also kinda like speedwork in disguise.  Try to maintain your speed when running up a hill.  That will help you to run faster.\n\nRunner longer can also help you to run faster.  One long run per week would be good.  A good guideline to avoid injury is to increase your distance by 10% per week.  If you regularly run 5K, a long run up to 10 miles would be good.  Keep the pace slower on the long runs, but you will find that it will help your speed on shorter runs.
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Before you can get fast you have to have a strong base. Start by going on longer runs, maybe 4 or 5 times a week. And stretch nightly. Continue do build up your endurance for about a month or so, along with lifting weights... its important that you have a strong core, so do a lot of abdominal exercises. To become faster it wont happen over night, treat your body like your temple and make friends with your running shoes.
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Swat and straight leg dead lift (hope you know what that is<<) every other day. dont run long distance that doesn't help with your speed just stamina if you want to get faster go short sprint with explosive running like a 40 to 100 yard dash. Time yourself and try to beat your best time every run.
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I used to run the mile & 2 mile in high school track, then went on to 10k races.\n\nStart slowly by jogging a mile per day, until you can do so with relative ease without being winded. Try to set the pace for 7-8 minutes and work on decreasing the time.\nRemember, this will take a while, so be patient.  Start doing 2 miles. Intersperce this road work with sprint exercises, 50 meters bursts of speed, walk abit to catch your breath, and do it again.\n\nThere's also a Swedish form of training like this called "Fartlek". I know it sounds funny. It means to alternate jogging with sprinting.  As you're on your jog, break into a sprint for 100 meters or so, then slow back down to a jog.\n\nYour first 10k will be slower than you hope, but don't give up. The next one will be faster.  If you train every day, you should be able to do your first 10k in a couple of months.  It's also best to jog in the morning, than at the end of a long day at work. It'll also help set the pace for your day.
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You should start out walking, then add running intervals, and work towards running the whole time or distance.  A good beginner program that uses increasing running intervals is the couch to 5K program: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml\n\nA book that you might like is The Courage to Start by John "The Penguin" Bingham.\n\nOh, and definitely buy good running shoes.  Go to a local running store (not a mall store like Foot Locker) and ask for help getting the right shoes for your feet.  If you don't have a local store, try http://www.roadrunnersports.com and use the "shoe dog."  Shoe dog will suggest shoes based on your answers about your foot type, weight, how much you run, etc.
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You need to have a mixture of both distance work and speedwork and you will run faster over any distance.Its as simple and clear cut as that
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How many miles is this over?\nI can run quicker times but then my run is probably less distance overall than you.\nHave a look at some running sites, there are plenty around with messages boards that will give you support and advice, unlike this lot who will mock you and tell you they can run faster than you!\nKeep up the good work and cool running!
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Coming from someone in the Army whose weakness is running as well, I can suggest a few things that have helped me to bring down my run time.  Obviously the only way you can get better at something is to practice it over and over again.  I found a couple of things that have helped me bring down my run time.  I would usually break up the week and plan on doing a longer run one day (say 3-5 miles in the beginning).  Another day I would run two miles on a track to warm up and then run what is called a fartlek run.  See the link and search for the description.  The third day I would do something like an interval run.  Again, see the description in the FM.  The biggest thing I think is to also give your legs a day off in between.  Running heavy every other day seems to work well from my perspective.  The only other suggestion I have is for you to find someone who runs a little bit faster than you and run with them on a constant basis.  If you have someone to keep up with, it will make you run faster.  If you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail me.
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Take walking breaks when you feel out of breath, then start running again when you can breathe.  Keep repeating for your whole workout.  After a few weeks, you'll be able to run a couple of miles without having to stop.\n\nAs you train, work hills into your route.  Hills really help build up your strength.  \n\nAre you running too fast?  Your running pace should allow you to talk without discomfort.
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Running in a crowd helps....set your pace by someone you think is going to beat that 8-minute mile, and keep up with that person.\n\nAnd keep running.  You're doing fine for distance, but your problem is that you just haven't paced yourself for speed.  Try to do a mile a little faster each day that you run.