Runners who want to get faster have to train their speed in a targeted manner. Long runs, interval training, and tempo runs will help pick up the pace. Anyone who trains like this will soon be able to do five kilometers in under 30 minutes.
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One of the most common questions we get is: How do I get faster? Because many who start running quickly realize that effective speed training is much more than just starting to run. Those who plan and structure their exercise units correctly will soon notice that they will soon become faster. And a nice side effect: Often the new stimuli in training also lead to you losing weight and your general health improving.
But how does tempo training work? We deal with this question in the new episode of the podcast “She runs. He runs”. We talk about why it’s important to lay the groundwork with long, slow runs. What interval training and tempo runs actually are. And above all, how to integrate them sensibly into the training plan. The goal is to be able to run longer at a faster pace – while improving running economy and running style. That’s why we also talk in detail about the so-called running ABC. Because it is the best way to harden the body for the strain.
Lactic acid inhibits performance when running
Speed training is particularly exciting when you consider the changes in the energy system. During so-called anaerobic training, the body is in an oxygen shortage. That is, the oxygen demand for the production of energy from glycogen is not sufficiently covered. As a result, lactic acid is produced in the muscles, which weakens performance. But: Through repeated and regular training, the body gets used to the strain – and becomes more efficient.
Are you curious and want to find out more? Listen to the new episode of “She Runs. He Runs.”
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Source: Stern
