Want to run faster? Whether you’re chasing a sprint PR or trying to shave minutes off your marathon time, speed doesn’t come from running hard every day — it comes from smart, structured training. Our speed training hub brings together expert-backed workouts, drills, and strategies to help you build speed at any distance.
Speed Workouts & Intervals
Structured speed sessions are the foundation of getting faster. These guides cover every type of speed workout, from classic intervals to creative variations.
- Interval Training for Runners — 6 proven interval workouts plus the science behind why they work.
- Track Running Workouts — 8 sessions to build raw speed on the track.
- Track Workouts for Distance Runners — 5 must-try sessions designed specifically for road racers.
- HIIT Running Workouts — 5 high-intensity sessions to build speed and power.
- HIIT Treadmill Workouts — 5 indoor routines to get faster when you can’t get outside.
- Tabata Sprints — The 4-minute workout that delivers serious speed gains.
- Fartlek Training — The playful speed session that makes getting faster fun.
- Progression Runs — How to build speed within a single run, plus example workouts.
Hill Training
Hills build strength, power, and running economy — they’re one of the most effective ways to get faster without traditional speed work.
- Hill Running Guide — Benefits, form tips, and 8 tough hill workouts.
- Hill Sprints — Every runner’s secret weapon for explosive speed.
- 5 Best Hill Sprint Workouts — Structured sessions for building power on the incline.
- Hill Workouts for Runners — 6 sessions to build strength and speed on any terrain.
Sprint Training
Sprinting isn’t just for track athletes. Adding sprint work to your training builds raw speed, neuromuscular power, and running economy.
- How to Start Sprinting — Why every runner should sprint, and how to begin safely.
- Beginner Sprint Workouts — 6 routines to build speed from scratch.
- Benefits of Sprinting — The science behind why sprint training makes you faster.
- Flying Sprints — How to do them plus 4 workouts for max velocity.
- Floating Sprints — How this drill builds effortless speed.
- Running Strides — The simple drill that sharpens your speed in minutes.
- Sprinting vs Running — Key differences and the benefits of each.
Training Methods & Philosophy
The best speed training is built on proven methodology. These guides explain the training systems that produce faster runners.
- How to Run Faster — 15 expert tips to boost your speed and performance.
- How to Run Faster and Longer — 5 coach-approved tips for building speed endurance.
- The 80/20 Running Method — Why running slower most of the time makes you faster.
- Lactate Threshold Training — What it is and how to push your ceiling higher.
- Critical Velocity Running — CV pace explained, plus workouts to apply it.
- Low Heart Rate Running — Building your aerobic engine for long-term speed gains.
- Periodization Training — How to structure your training cycle for peak performance.
- Run Less Run Faster — Does the FIRST method actually work?
Strength & Drills for Speed
Speed isn’t just about running — it’s built in the gym and on the drill field. These guides help you develop the strength and form that translate to faster times.
- 14 Exercises to Run Faster — Strength and plyometric moves that build speed.
- Speed Training with Resistance — 9 workouts to challenge your power output.
- 8 Essential Running Drills — Improve form and speed with these key drills.
- Strength Training Plan for Runners — A complete program to build runner-specific power.
- 6 Bodyweight Exercises for Runners — Essential moves you can do anywhere.
- How to Increase Cadence — Boost your stride rate for more efficient running.
Distance-Specific Speed Guides
Ready to chase a specific PR? These guides target speed improvement at specific distances.
- How to Run a Faster Mile — Targeted plan to drop your mile time.
- How to Run a Faster 800m — Speed workouts and race strategy for the half-mile.
- How to Run a Faster 2 Miles — Training plan and tips for the 2-mile distance.
- 1.5 Mile Run Time — How to get that new PR at 1.5 miles.
- How to Run a Faster 5K — Training tips and workouts to PR at 5K.
- How to Run a 10K in 50 Minutes — Step-by-step plan for breaking 50 minutes.
