Anyone train for speed?

pdxhak

Thinking about dedicating a couple of days a week to training for speed. I used to run track (sprinter) and would like to see how close I could get to where I was. Anyone specifically train for speed? Any workout routines whether they are strength or cardio is welcomed.

pdxhak

hmm no one works on improving their speed?

GuineaKitty

Was hoping for replies too.

cwolfman13

I assume you're talking about running/sprinting. I'm a cyclist and I am currently train for speed...I have a time trial series this summer to take on...but my guess is that you'll not come across too many full time sprinters here.

rileyes

DeFranco has something on speed. I think he suggests not overthinking while sprinting. And prowler push.

allyhunter29

Do farklet or tempo workouts. I'm do hill and sprint work 1-2 days a week. I also lift and run the other days.

Packerjohn

Nice article from eric Cressey on sprinting;

http://ericcressey.com/so-you-want-to-start-sprinting

Spoiler, if you haven't sprinted on a while you have some prework to do.

pdxhak

allyhunter29 wrote: »

Do farklet or tempo workouts. I'm do hill and sprint work 1-2 days a week. I also lift and run the other days.

Thanks!

I Never heard of farklet workouts but it turns out I have been doing it for a few weeks now On the weekends I take for my dog for a jog/walk/sprints. I strength train 4 days during the week and plan to incorporate specific sprint style workouts Wed and Sat.

pdxhak

Packerjohn wrote: »

Nice article from eric Cressey on sprinting;

http://ericcressey.com/so-you-want-to-start-sprinting

Spoiler, if you haven't sprinted on a while you have some prework to do.

Some good info in the article. Appreciate the link