How to increase running speed

For short-distance running competitions, the emphasis is on instantaneous explosive power. We are required to have running speed, which requires us to increase our running speed in normal times. For example, we can increase the arm swing posture, adjust the pace and frequency, etc., and reduce the impact force of the foot landing, which will help us increase our running speed. Let us now learn how to increase our running speed.

The size of the stride length ability is mainly determined by the back-pedaling force, back-pedaling angle, swinging force, swinging speed, and hip joint flexibility during running. Emphasis is placed on developing thigh extensor and flexor strength and hip flexibility. It is necessary to pay attention to the optimal combination of stride length and frequency, as well as the time and space rhythm of each aspect of running technical movements.

Stride length and stride frequency are the core of modern sprinting technique and the main factors that determine running speed. They are also a comprehensive reflection of the athlete's technical characteristics, physical fitness level, nerve type and body morphology. To increase running speed, stride length and stride frequency are the key. It would be ideal if both could be improved at the same time, but this is very difficult to achieve in practice.

The exercise of swinging the legs back and forth at high speed and with a large amplitude requires the completion of reasonable folding techniques during the rapid swing. The tighter the upper and lower legs of the swinging legs are folded, the smaller the radius and the faster the swing speed. Practice increasing your foot landing speed and shortening your time in the air as much as possible. Rapid arm and leg swinging exercises require coordinated leg and arm movements. Practice has shown that the above-mentioned training guiding ideology and training methods for improving cadence are effective.

I believe that after reading the contents of this article, you should know how to increase your running speed faster, which will be very helpful for your short-distance running competitions. In our daily life, we can improve our running speed by increasing the frequency and pace of running.