We all want to run faster, further, and feel better each run. But sometimes we hit a block. Whether that block is mental or physical, either way it sucks. So how do we get out of that funk or, just in general, improve our running pace? Well here at 5 tips and tricks to help you get faster quicker:

1. Resistance Training

Believe it or not incorporating weight training into your routine will not hold you back but move you forward. Adding in running specific leg exercises, building your core, and even performing upper body workouts will improve your running. Lunges, squats, pull-ups, push-ups, and any ab exercise are all great starts to help build up your muscular strength. MYB Supps also offers running (and cycling) specific training plans to help you incorporate weight training into your routine. Check them out! 

2. Interval Running

There are many ways to do this. You can change up your speed during a run, you can do track workouts doing sprint and runs, you can also find a local class that offers treadmill interval training like a Barrys Bootcamp or here in Utah, Rebel House. This is an easy one because there are so many different ways to add this to your running routine.

3. Slow Your Role

As a runner, this is a hard one for many of us, especially me. We don't always have the time to fit in the "perfect run" so when we get the chance we go all out. But this can actually be detrimental to your running. Not adding in slow paced runs will not allow your body to recover the way it needs to and adapt all of the muscles used for running in your legs. Slow runs also help you improve your form since you are able to be more aware of where your legs and feet are moving.

4. Proper Shoes

Whether or not you want to believe it, having the right shoes for you is very important. This comes in many forms such as proper insoles for arch support, proper cushioning for your striking patterns, and the right width for your foot size. Even one of those being off can mess up your gate, impacting your form, speed, and increase your risk of injury. Go to a local running store or find a run coach and have them check to see if your shoes are right for you. It took me years to figure this one out until I got injured for having no arch support (I have high arches).

5. Warm Up

It may be tedious and time consuming, and I know that many of us are busy but taking at least 5 minutes to properly warm up our running muscles will help you get into your run quicker and allow you to properly use your legs increasing your speed and endurance. High knees, lunges, butt kickers, elephant walks, and hip openers are all great and simple movements you can try before your next run

6. Bonus Tip🎉

For getting this far here is a bonus tip that could boost your next run. MYB Endurance Pre-Workout. That's right, pre workout. No this wont make you sick and no you wont get all jittery. Unlike almost every other pre-workout on the market MYB Supps provides a clinically does endurance pre-workout that uses the latest research to formulate their products. While I may be biased since I am the formulator in question, this pre-workout genuinely increased your speed and endurance and give you no crash of any kind. Between 2 runs on the same course, I saw a 8 second per mile cut using MYB Buff Runner. Nothing else was different except for the pre-workout. So I think it's worth a try (p.s we also offer a caffeine free version). Check it out here and you can also read more about it here:

MYB Endurance Pre-Workout