Runner in need of help?

Question

there are 2 new girls on my team and they are a year younger. when we run in practice i keep up with them but im afraid in meets and workouts they will beat me and i dont want that to happen. how do i prevent this?

Answer 1

Practice harder and run harder.  Work on technique, breathing, and endurance and don't let them beat you.

Answer 2

Do some speed work. Run almost as fast as you can once around the track and then jog slowly once around the track to recover. Repeat this sequence for a total of ten times. Do this once or twice a week but only after you have been running regularly so that you have a good foundation and don't get injured.