Speed training

Who is the fastest person in the world? Multiple 100m sprint world records have been made and broken over the last few decades.  Sprint records have been set (albeit unofficially) as far back as 1891.  The first 100m world record was officially set over 100 years ago in 1912 by Donald Lippincott clocking in at …

Many runners will tell you that being able to run a 5k in under 20 minutes is a huge achievement. If you’ve been running for several years then you may have your sights set on a sub-20 minute 5k. Statistics show that runners who have been running for five years or more and regularly run …

If you’ve ever wondered how fast you can run a certain distance to help you in your training, then you’re not alone. Runners rely on all sorts of data to help them train smarter. Your expected race paces and race times in particular are essential to understand in order to get he most out of …

An 8 minute mile is a goal for many runners looking to increase their speed and achieve their next PB. While it is seen as a challenging goal for many, an 8 minute mile is by no means impossible. With the right training, motivation and mindset, many runners achieve this milestone. So how exactly do …

The running speeds of humans and animals have long been a fascinating topic for many. Animals like the cheetah can achieve remarkable speeds in a matter of seconds, matching some of the world’s most powerful sports cars. You may be wondering: “How fast can a cheetah run?” There are several factors which affect running speeds …

Running is one of the most popular sports in the world. It’s accessible and simple to start running – all you really need is motivation and some gear and off you go. Whether you’ve been running for a few months or a few years, the time normally comes when you want to learn how to …

You may have heard of Fartlek training in the running community. Despite its unusual name, Fartlek training is a relatively simple form of speed training. Many runners enjoy Fartlek training because it offers an unstructured form of speed training, in that you don’t have to stick with a speed or distance when you do Fartlek …

Running a 10k is a goal for a lot of runners who have either finished their first 5k or have a few 5k runs under their belt. At 6.2 miles, the 10k run should not be underestimated. There’s a decent amount of training that goes into running a 10k, especially if you want to achieve …

Many runners have a love-hate relationship with sprint interval training. Interval training is an excellent way to add intense aerobic and anaerobic exercises into your training routine without having to complete long traditional runs and workouts. As a form of speed training, interval training used by many in the running community to help them run …

Improving your speed, like improving your strength, is key to staying a strong and healthy runner. Strides are seen as the best form of speed training for beginners. Whilst speed training can take many forms, including interval training, tempo running and Fartlek training, it all has the main goal of making you a faster, stronger …