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Simple Tips to Become a Stronger, Faster Runner

May 10, 2016 Michelle Homan 9 Comments

We went out for a family run this week–and by family run, I mean my husband pushing the double stroller with a 4 and 2 year old, and me running fast. 

First I felt slightly guilty about leaving my family in the dust, BUT then I realized what I probably looked like to my girls–fast. 

I’m by no means as fast as I used to be/want to be right now, but I suppose fast is all relative. While I was running though, I did have a realization about what I need to do to get there.

Simple tips to become a stronger, faster runner #sweatpink #runchat

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1. Run Fast

Whatever you think fast is, run faster. We ran about 3 miles, but running fast for 3 miles right now is not realistic. Choose small goals along the way to incorporate sprint intervals into your runs (mailboxes, telephone poles). Don’t even think about how you will recover after, just run fast. 

2. Challenge yourself

Our regular route includes hills, which I usually deem challenging enough. Except this day I chose to do sprint intervals up the hill. Crazy? Yes. Challenging? Yes. Stronger? Yes. 

3. Do the behind the scenes work

Eat clean and train hard. The nutrition/strength 1-2 punch will makes the difference when your body needs to perform. Extra weight will slowly drop off, muscles will develop, and running will benefit.


 

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  1. Claire says

    May 11, 2016 at 9:29 am

    I’ve had some luck with a run/walk progression, but I can’t seem to push myself very far past a mile. Unfortunately, I’m pretty sure the only way to build running endurance is to endure more running.
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    • Michelle Homan says

      May 12, 2016 at 6:51 pm

      Just keep running!!

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  2. Vicki says

    May 11, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    Speed work up a hill… that is dedication!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      May 12, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      Dedication?? Maybe…although I felt like I had just lost my mind perhaps!

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  3. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    May 12, 2016 at 6:21 pm

    my trainer always tells me to just run faster-easier said than done! Thanks for the linkup
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    • Michelle Homan says

      May 12, 2016 at 6:53 pm

      It is easier said than done…that’s totally why I had to make a point to do it! Can’t get complacent!

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  4. jill conyers says

    May 13, 2016 at 4:53 am

    Great tips Michelle. Fuel. I would add eat to run. It took me forever to get the nutrition right for the demands running places on the body.

    Have a great Friday!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      May 15, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      So true! Running is such a game changer when it comes to daily nutrition needs.

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  5. Esther says

    May 18, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    Just what I needed to read as I dive back into a C25K program! It has been a rough go with my hip lately so I am taking it slow this time around.
    But I will keep going! 🙂
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