How can I increase my running speed in a short time...say within 1 and a half weeks?
923196
Run with ankle waits on your ankles. This will get you used to the heaviness of the weights and will also build muscle so that when you run without them on, you will feel lighter and run faster due to the feeling of lightness and the gained muscle.
294504
Running is so very good for your lungs!!  I spoke with a Doctor several years ago and He said your lung capacity grows Immensely whilst you run!!!  (I use to run 6 days a week for an hour every AM.  Needless to say I was in the best shape of my life.  I am hoping to do that again in the very near future)  There are some great magazines out there.....ie.... Runners World....etc. Did you also know there really is a Runners High??? Yup !!! About 15 to 20 mins into your run Endorphins are released** Good Healthy 100 % Natural High **!!! Its proven !!! So keep running just make sure you stretch before & after & you have an excellent shoe-( I prefer Reebok!) Take Care !!!
457411
I know it's been said... but...\n\nRun faster\nSwim faster and \nCycle faster\n\nOne last thing you could try is train harder and longer.\n\nLess junk food, more vitamins and protien, and stack up on carbs a week before\n\nBut there ain't no way if you ain't got it in ya!
955114
I would recommend interval running.  Start out at a pace you can comfortably maintain for, say, five minutes and then run as hard as you can for one minute, then carry on at your comfortable pace for 5, then beast it again for 1 minute etc etc...aim to do this every other run.  Your 'other' run should concentrate on endurance so run a set distance at a steady pace and watch your times reduce....hope this makes sense...it's hard to explain in type
242956
oh man! soo much! i hadn't swam for two weeks and i had a meet recently. i gained 4 seconds from my fastest time! don't stop or at least take a short jog or something to keep your physical level where it belongs.
787183
You may want to start preparing now, if you haven't run daily in the last two weeks or so. Begin to do a mile or so each day, then when Saturday hits, try 2 miles. Since 5k is about 3 miles, try a 3 mile run on Tuesday. Then, do a short 1 mile run on Wednesday (day before race). Make sure you stretch well and drink liquids. This program should help you train your body to get used to such a distance. On race day, just go out there and do your best, knowing you've already done the distance before and you are ready. Try to eat a bit healthier these last few days too; fruits, vegetables, lean meats, dairy are all good. \n\nHopefully these tips will help you do your best. No matter what your time is though, just try to have fun! Good luck!
549161
the most important thing is to keep running on a regular basis. try to build up your endurance first, then speed. try to run at least 5 days/week. increase your total weekly distance/time by 5-10% per week, with a week of staying the same about once a month to help keep your body from overtraining. work on your endurance by doing a long run once a week; if your race distance is 2.1 miles, your long run should be at least 5 miles with 10 miles running nonstop being ideal. you can also do a variety of flexibility and speed drills such as fast feet (take very short steps as fast as possible over a certain distance, maybe 50 yds), high knees (exaggerate the height of your knee as you walk/jog; basically try to bring your knees up to your chest, same distance as fast feet), and striders (try to take the longest strides you can over the same distance as before; try to imagine yourself leaping like an antelope). intervals/fartleks - run at a comfortable pace, then go faster for a time, maybe a minute, then back to comfy pace; cycle fast/slow for 20-30 min. repeats - choose a distance, maybe 200 yds to 1/2 mile, and run it at full speed; walk/jog until you're ready to do it again; ~5 should be a good workout with a long warmup and cooldown (at least 15 min jog each for warmup and cooldown). stretch after running or at least after a warmup of no less than 5 minutes or you'll risk a greater chance of injury. don't do speed work more than twice a week unless you're in racing shape. for that matter, don't do much speed work when you're increasing your base/weekly mileage. There's a link to a comprehensive running website below that includes forums. Feel free to ask away and you'll get lots of advice; just be careful to weed out the bad advice you'll sometimes get.
944942
ideally, u shd get urself a sprint coach at ur local running club.\nI would start prob by doing some weights and getting your strenth up to increase the capability of the force your muscles can exert. \nThen I would start to do more powerful weights like cleans. This will increase your explosive power and make you quicker off the line. \nPlyometric exercises are also good in improving speed (bounding, jumping, skipping etc). \nAnd of course sprint work at ur local track will also be vital. If its pure speed ur after then sessions like 5x60m flat out with a couple of minutes recovery wd be gd.\nAlways ensure u are fully warmed up as these exercises will put pressure on your leg muscles and may cause them to pull or tear!
1000414
Congrats on running your first half!\n\nIf you push the half hard...it will take a week to recover if you are in good shape. So yes you could run and probably do ok. Chances are you won't do as well as the first, but you can absolutely finish. Will you survive??? Hell yes! You will be amazed at what your body can do if you eat and train right!\n\nGet a massage or focus on stretching AND RUN between the two halves. You don't want to do speed work, but do try to do active recovery.\n\nGood luck!
1175193
There's too many x-factors with a question like this to offer effective advice.  No idea how fast you are now, how healthy your present lifestyle is, what monetary resources you have to sink into this goal, etc etc.\n\nThat's especially true because 2:50 over 800 meters is a pretty fast time for a non-elite runner.
1136184
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.
762952
heck if it is thta far out //run some more races if you can..try to give yourself a realistic goal and a possible goal..like 33:30 for a rea;istic goal and under 30if you keep running and improving
1040728
start of by say doing 2 full speed sprints a wk 3 times a wk...an increase it every week....it shuld increase your speed....im up to 8 a wk an gonna go 2 24 a wk
906557
you could run with weights around ur legs or do high steps with weights. That will help you extend your stride and run faster!
654280
work up to it slowly.  You need at least 13 weeks to train for a half. \n\nYou'll start by running 3-4 days a week.  One long run, and 2-3 shorter runs.  Cross train with swimming and biking to build up endurance.\n\nHeres some links to sample training schedules for beginners.\n\nhttp://www.stlouismarathon.com/event_details/TG_Half_Marathon_NOV.asp\nhttp://www.fleetfeetstl.com/LC/halfmarathontraining.pdf
136678
Runners World often has good training plans. I also really like Marathon Guide. If the 1/2 is still several months off would be the ideal situation. You need to be putting in one to two long runs a week until you build up to about 14 miles. Running 5-6 days a week is ideal. You should do one day a week of speed work to help your overall time. Sorry to be vague but without specifics like how far away, how much you are training, it is hard to advise.
849758
the only way to increase ur stamina is to do more stamina training! not the easy option, but the effective option. try going for steady runs of about 30mins in duration as well as the sessions with a group. in 12weeks u shd notice an increased stamina- a good way of determining ur fitness is by taking ur resting heart rate first thing in the morning before u sit up. anything under 60 is great.