How do I improve my running speed?
608429
There are two things I diod to help that. 1 use the parachute run method. They have small parachutes that you run against that help to improve leg strength. 2nd weighted shoes, really do make you build leg muscles. And most important spend time in the weight room.
60669
daily stretching, light weight workout, daily runing\nlay off the junk food, get plenty of sleep, find someone to take some pitches from you. start slow 25 or so build up your endurance, work on location of pitches and variance of speed.
492843
Try track workouts or telephone poles.\n\nSplit the distance into chunks and alternate 60% max speed, 75%, 100%, 60%, 75%, 100%.\n\nTry ending the workout with a walk of the same distance.\nYou can also lift weights to increase your sprinting strength.
371113
i'm just making this up, but maybe running in place really fast.. like all out exertion.. and try getting your knees up pretty high as you do it.. i think any exercise where you give a burst of all-out energy would help and just keep adding seconds to this exercise...\n\nor doing really fast stair running, up and down the stairs in your house.. just don't get hurt!\n\ni think these suggestions would be better for a sprinter though, not distance, now that i think of it...\n\nthe only thing i know that helps the speed of distance runners is tempo runs.. which i'm sure you already know about..\n\nwell, sorry about my random babbling\n\ni hope some of my ideas help!\n\ncheck out:\n\nrunnersworld.com
1016952
practice and eventually you'll become faster
996450
To improve my mile and a half time, I started adding in a strong sprint for part of the run.  This then helps you to also pick up your overall pace as well- if you run a flat 8 miles an hour the whole way through, it seems like you are going pretty fast, but if you do a sprint at 10.5 miles an hour for 3-5 minutes, and then slow to 9 miles an hour, the 9 doesnt feel so bad any more.  I got my mile and a half down to under 8 minutes using that method- not great, but nothing to be embarrased of, either.
1153630
Good for you on your decision to get back to running!  First piece of advice, don't try to run at your old pace.  Slow down!  Start with walking.  Mix in slow running intervals.  Gradually increase the running intervals as you regain your fitness.  Work your way up to running for a full 30 minutes or 3 miles (whichever you prefer--a time or distance).  After you've mastered the whole run, then you can work on either improving your speed or increasing your distance.\n\nTo avoid injury:  buy good running shoes for your feet and the way that you run.  Warm up.  Stretch.  Don't try to do too much too fast.  Cool down at the end.  Increase mileage by a maximum of 10% each week.  Work on speed and distance separately.  Take at least one full rest day each week.  It's probably good to start with running every other day until you get back in the habit.
925363
If you are running a fixed distance the only way you can get a better time is to run faster.  You are stuck with the equation that time equals distance divided by speed.  So, whatever you can do to increase your speed will lower the time it takes.
274707
Begin with an 800 meter jog to get warm...follow this with some streching for about 20 minutes....then do some barefooted sprints in the grass(this will condition muscles in the foot that are not normaly used when wearing shoes)by running 100 meters then walking back...do this at about 7/8 speed and concentrate on your length of stride...about 10 should do....Next go to the bleachers and do 15 minutes of bleacher hops/runs...alternate between hopping and running the bleachers....for a cool down go do some block work....practice perfecting your reaction time in the blocks...work on control, height, and stride....Next finish with a series of run/walk 600s....about 4 should do nicely....it is always best to train slightly above your race distance...cool down by walking long stride a half mile////weight training is a seprate issue and should be done  about 6 hours appart from running workout....last....take a shower...you probably stink
895854
Lots and lots of running! That's the only way to really improve your times.  I run the mile in school.\n\nYou want to run short/medium distances so I'll assume that's anywhere between the 400 meters and the mile so I'll suggest this training routine:\n\n1) Warm up with 15 minutes of easy jogging, stretch your quads, hamstrings, and calves thoroughly, jog easily for five minutes, and then run 200-metre intervals in about 28 seconds each, with two minutes of light jogging between intervals. Over a period of several weeks, progressively reduce the recoveries to about 30 seconds or so. The idea here is to learn to function at about two seconds per 200 faster than one's current best 400-metre time.\n\n2) Follow the same warm-up procedure outlined in workout No.1, and then run 400-metre intervals, with the first 200 of the 400 completed in about 33 to 34 seconds and the second in 28. Recover for three minutes between intervals. Over a period of several weeks, progressively reduce the recoveries to one minute. The concept here is to develop the ability to run faster than current 400-metre pace when one is already somewhat tired.\n\nIt's tough to have the commitment , but try your hardest and you willl improve.  Find some time during the week to run and MOST importantly, have fun!
549483
Try walking the rest of the distance when you can't run anymore.  Gradually increase the time that you run. It's gonna be hard at first.  You got to use your mind to push your body.\n\nTry slowing down the run a little bit.  It will increase the length of your run.\n\nYOU CAN DO IT!
758849
Try number 3 as it is the easiest and quickest way to improve speed.\n\n1) Increase RAM (memory).\n2) Increase free disk space (remove unneeded programs from hard drive, delete temp files and folders, switch to a larger hard drive, add a second hard drive)\n3) Reduce the number of programs running in your system tray/at startup. You can do this by going to Start > Run > type "msconfig" > go to the StartUp tab and deselect everything except critical programs like your anti-virus.\n4) Scan for/remove spyware/adware/malware. \n\nCheck out Advanced Windows Care, it will help with most of this automatically and it's free: http://www.iobit.com/
948708
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.
1084242
As you grow and get bigger and stronger your time will improve. You can also improve your running mechanics.  Work on your start, and work on strengthening your legs.
179848
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.
493276
If your only goal is improving your 40 time, concentrate strictly on running sprints. The resistance band mentioned above is a good idea, but there are other ways also. First, you can use a weighted vest when you run, and it should help you some. The best method I've seen is using a runners parachute. If you haven't seen one, it is a small parachute attached to a harness that you wear on you chest/back when you run. When you take off, the wind catches the parachute which causes heavy drag/resistance. It operates on a similar principle to the resistance hose, but it doesn't have the limitations that come with tieing yourself to something. I had a couple friends who used them in high school, and they had real nice 40 times (4.3 - 4.5). Of course, they had natural speed to start with, but they used to train with the parachute almost every day. Hope it helps you.
385449
It may not make you run faster but you may can take turn better which would speed up your time. Since an extra toe will help you balence better.