What are good exercises that make a runner faster

What kind of lifting exercises are good for an 800m runner??

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any leg weight lifting where you could do 2-4 sets of about 25-40 reps. sprinters should do heavy weight and few reps, long distance should do less weight with alot of reps

What are some good leg exercises for a marathon runner or for tra…?

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I would suggest you avoid weight-lifting with your legs while training for a marathon. You’re not looking to add muscle and bulk and you’re already straining your body enough with the training program. Instead, focus your cross-train day on…

What are good leg exercises for runners?

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If you are asking about weights, then you need to do a total body routine, not just your legs. Along with weights you should do plyometrics twice each week.

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What is a good way of becoming a faster runner/sprinter?

Q: Please note I am only 15, and do not have time for strenuous exercises or complicated diets.

A: Squats, Deadlifts and Olympic lifts will help you increase explosiveness

i have shin splints what exercises can i do to make them go away faster?

Q: i need some exercises to make my shin splints go away fast. i am a competitive runner participating in indoor track events.i am going to a physical therapist but i need some exercises/tips to do in the mean time. thanks.

A: The most important thing to alleviate shin splints is REST! Training with shin splints will only continue to aggravate the injury and make them worse, possibly developing into a stress fracture. Rest for a few weeks. Resume light training and ice after each workout (whether it hurts or not!) and gradually build up your mileage base. Stretch the calf muscles and shins using steps, wall leans, etc. every day. Good luck, I know they hurt. Sometimes you just have to take a break and heal up…FYI – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_splints

How do you become a faster runner.?

Q: Okay, my parents said if I do excellent in track they will look into letting me in football. So I want to be prepared now. What makes a runner faster? Leg strength? Motivation? what. I am working my legs a lot already so I’d imagince if leg strength was key i’d do great. But what makes a runner fast? And what exercises or drills could I use?

A: It really is. It’s just a matter of applying simple techniques to your program that you’ve probably been overlooking. All you have to do is modify your approach.The secret to unlocking dormant speed within all of your athletes is very simple. The key is to develop their overall athletic ability by developing all the elements required for success in any sport: speed, agility, strength, coordination, power, flexibility and conditioning.I understand if you’re a little bit hesitant to believe that speed can be taught this easily. After all, some people aren’t ‘naturally fast’ so the safe assumption is that they are doomed to always be slow.But think of it like this. While it’s true not every athlete can be an Olympic 100 meter runner, most athletes have never been taught how to run or move correctly, if at all. That means that by making their weaknesses into strengths, they can operate at a much higher percent of their full potential.