How can i gain running speed?

Question

How can i gain running speed?

Answer 1

There are a few things that could help. One of them is to stretch, flexibility is very important when it comes to how long of a stride you can take.  Along with this I'd say form, there are a couple of sites on the net explaining why form is an important aspect of sprinting. Another key that helped me was remembering that a sprinter's leg moves as fast as their arms, with this in mind take long strides as quick as possible with good form. Eating well is also very important, stay away from fried foods/fast foods.  Try and stay natural with your diet with a lot of protein.

Answer 2

Don Beebe's Speed Camps

Look them up

Answer 3

Well, you can always wear better running shoes, sleep and eat well, but most of all is practice:)

Answer 4

Steroids? Jk- I would say train your *** off. Push yourself to run faster and faster each time.  Just push your legs to the fullest!!

Answer 5

Light shoes, that you find comfortable, flat hands when you run, practice, and when you run always try to beat your fastest run.  

Head down at the start, lengthen your strides, and imagine the worst case scenario, like your running for you life or for someone elses- that can help but can also freak you out... :S? Try it???

Answer 6

To increase speed you need to increase muscle support force at ground contact which results in shorter contact time and longer strides. Try leg press machine where you lift the weight with both legs but hold with one leg, on ball of foot, knee slightly bent. Hold as heavy a weight as you can for 10-20 seconds doing 3-6 holds per session. Do these a few times a week. Also do short top speed sprints to coordinate the elastic qualities of your new strength.  

Answer 7

u need lighter shoes and u neid to weightlife for ur legs calf and thighs also try to lift a lil for ur arms; arms are very important they help drive u forward and gain momentum to the body take long, quick strides