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We all need speed work in our run training. I don’t care your age, level of experience, race pace—it doesn’t matter. Speed work is an amazing tool for any runner to improve and become stronger. Speed work has this reputation of just being for the “fast” runners, or that it causes injury, so a lot of runners will avoid it.
Myth: Speed work is just for faster runners.
The only way for any runner to get faster or stronger is to actually run fast. Speed work helps to build your aerobic fitness, helps you to build muscle and strength, and helps you to become a more efficient runner.
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Myth: I’m going to get injured if I do speed work.
People get injured by not warming up or by running too many miles that lead to overuse injury. Speed work alone won’t injure you….
