How to Get Faster at Running When You’re Just Starting Out

One of the most common goals of runners, new and experienced: improving pace. If you’re wondering how to get faster, know the training principles that get you to increase speed are pretty straightforward and easy to implement into your training plan. “You need to do a mix of speed work and slower endurance training to develop both your aerobic and anaerobic energy systems,” says Greg Grosicki, Ph.D., an assistant professor and director of the exercise physiology laboratory at Georgia Southern University. This holds true whether you’re prepping for your first 5K and 50th marathon, but you’ll notice the biggest changes during your first two to three months of training, Grosicki says. “Gradual and consistent training will continue to enhance your performance potential from there,” he adds. For more specifics on how to add speed and pace-improving endurance to your schedule, follow these four key training tips, designed to get you faster. [View in Browser]( [Runner's World Logo]( [SHOP]( [RW+ EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [How to Get Faster at Running When You’re Just Starting Out]( [How to Get Faster at Running When You’re Just Starting Out]( [How to Get Faster at Running When You’re Just Starting Out]( One of the most common goals of runners, new and experienced: improving pace. If you’re wondering how to get faster, know the training principles that get you to increase speed are pretty straightforward and easy to implement into your training plan. “You need to do a mix of speed work and slower endurance training to develop both your aerobic and anaerobic energy systems,” says Greg Grosicki, Ph.D., an assistant professor and director of the exercise physiology laboratory at Georgia Southern University. This holds true whether you’re prepping for your first 5K and 50th marathon, but you’ll notice the biggest changes during your first two to three months of training, Grosicki says. “Gradual and consistent training will continue to enhance your performance potential from there,” he adds. For more specifics on how to add speed and pace-improving endurance to your schedule, follow these four key training tips, designed to get you faster. One of the most common goals of runners, new and experienced: improving pace. If you’re wondering how to get faster, know the training principles that get you to increase speed are pretty straightforward and easy to implement into your training plan. “You need to do a mix of speed work and slower endurance training to develop both your aerobic and anaerobic energy systems,” says Greg Grosicki, Ph.D., an assistant professor and director of the exercise physiology laboratory at Georgia Southern University. This holds true whether you’re prepping for your first 5K and 50th marathon, but you’ll notice the biggest changes during your first two to three months of training, Grosicki says. “Gradual and consistent training will continue to enhance your performance potential from there,” he adds. For more specifics on how to add speed and pace-improving endurance to your schedule, follow these four key training tips, designed to get you faster. [Read More]( [Read More](   [Track Your PRs for Cheap With the Best Running Watches Under $200]( [Track Your PRs for Cheap With the Best Running Watches Under $200]( No need to spend a fortune on the ultimate fitness tracker—these basic options have everything you need. [Read More](       [The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2023 (So Far)]( [The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2023 (So Far)]( We pick the top kicks for tackling off-road terrain. [Read More](   [Hoka Challenger 7 Review: A Completely Rebuilt All-Terrain Hoka]( [Hoka Challenger 7 Review: A Completely Rebuilt All-Terrain Hoka]( It’s bouncier on the road, grippier on the trail, and lighter than ever. [Read More](       [State Seeks Death Penalty For Man Charged in Eliza Fletcher’s Murder]( [State Seeks Death Penalty For Man Charged in Eliza Fletcher’s Murder]( The mother of two was kidnapped and murdered last September while on a run. [Read More](   [These Foods Actually Have More Potassium Than a Banana]( [These Foods Actually Have More Potassium Than a Banana]( Wait until you see how much a baked potato has. [Read More](   [90-Day Transformation Challenge: Abs](   Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( RunnersWorld.com ©2023 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019