Anyone train for speed?

pdxhak
pdxhak Posts: 383 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
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.

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  • pdxhak
    pdxhak Posts: 383 Member
    edited July 2016
    hmm no one works on improving their speed?
  • GuineaKitty
    GuineaKitty Posts: 97 Member
    Was hoping for replies too.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    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
    rileyes Posts: 1,406 Member
    DeFranco has something on speed. I think he suggests not overthinking while sprinting. And prowler push.
  • allyhunter29
    allyhunter29 Posts: 1 Member
    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
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    edited July 2016
    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
    pdxhak Posts: 383 Member
    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
    pdxhak Posts: 383 Member
    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 :)

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