164: 18 Proven Ways to Run Faster

164: 18 Proven Ways to Run Faster

Breaking through a performance plateau when you seem to be slowing down can be frustrating. Running improvement sometimes can be difficult.

How do you train differently? What are the low-risk, high-reward activities that will prompt you to keep improving?

Sometimes, a fresh set of eyes on your training is what it takes. Use the improvement suggestions in this episode to help you think more strategically about your training, challenge yourself to try something new, and get out of your comfort zone.

For more, visit strengthrunning.com or our youtube channel.

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