Many beginner runners come to the next questioning one day or another: “I just started a beginner training plan. I feel like I am going very slowly, so I want to increase my speed, but I can’t run long enough. Should I be working on speed first or running farther? ”
It’s definitely best to increase the distance (or time, if you prefer to measure time) of your run first. As you increase your endurance and strength, your speed will gradually increase as a result.
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A beginner runner should never rush into speed workouts, such as intervals. Doing too much, too quickly is a simple and easy way to get hurt. After you’ve run for more than two months and have a good foundation of workout, you can start by adding small intervals by increasing your stride in one of your weekly runs. Or, try to pick up speed towards the end of one of your races. But wait until you have run at least 3-4 months before starting tempo races, fartleks, or interval training.
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