You have to train correctly to improve your running speed. Its not magic tricks, its hard work done the right way--again and again and again.
You can improve your running speed no matter who you are! Fact is, you won't be your best until you can run as fast as you can.
First, you should practice the running mechanics every day to improve your running efficiency and straight-ahead speed.
Second, continually strengthen your body (core included). You can't reach your running speed potential with a weak body.
Apply more force to the ground with your feet. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Again, the more force you apply to the ground, the more the ground will "give you power."
When you run, don't lift your knee past your "thigh being parallel" to the ground. This way, you will use your "power center" (glutes and hamstrings) to apply force to the ground instead of the less powerful hip flexors.
In other words, running "with high knees" is not the best way to run. Also, step over the opposite knee and drive the foot down into the ground to create maximum force.
Practice this power running technique to help you run faster!
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Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
Sports Fitness Hut
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