How do you increase your running speed?

Question

I'm a cross country runner and am told I need to increase my speed. I'm usually able to outrun others in a race because of my endurance. I think I'm a natural disadvantage for speed because I have shorter legs.

I have endurance, but not speed. I just can't seem to run faster. Is there any way for me to train to increase speed?

Answer 1

Just keep running .. practice makes you better.

Run Forest .. Run!

Answer 2

Try doing a couple hundred meter sprints at the end of your long runs. And if you only do long runs, change up your work out every couple days and do a sprint work out. This will let you keep your endurance but it will also help you gain speed.

Answer 3

do intervals at a 200/400m sprint.