How to increase speed

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Superdub49
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Joined: Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:33 am

How to increase speed

Post by Superdub49 »

I am going to be on week 7 after today and i can do all the runs, but i only go 4.5 to 5 mph. I want to increase speed. Any tips on how. After i finish the program of course
KeepTrying
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Joined: Fri Jul 29, 2011 5:33 pm
Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Re: How to increase speed

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I'm facing similar issues. Just approachign end of w8. I use Runkeeper as well as getrunning. they can both work together. RK can be configured to give feedback as often as you like it includes pace (ie minutes per kilometer) and speed (ie kilometers per hour) as well as plotting th eroute on a map and giving distance. I find I run fateer up to about 15 mins then my pace falls off. I've just joined the free http://www.runnersforum.co.uk/ and there seems to be loads posters on there - from complete starters through to super-marathon iron men and women! It might be worth joining and getting some tips. Maybe see you there? Mike
YikesMn
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Joined: Fri Sep 30, 2011 4:18 am
Location: St Paul, Minnesota, USA

Re: How to increase speed

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Thanks for the RunKeeper referral. I like having pace and distance information as well as coach Clair's encouragement.
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