Speed Training Plans

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Running velocity or top running speed is a component of running that is often ignored by many distance runners. Many runners believe that a high top speed isn’t a critical component of distance running. At first glance that appears to be true, since nearly all of your distance race paces are at far slower speeds than your all out sprint speed. It may appear that way, but in this case appearances are deceiving. Speed training is a very important part of your distance training plan. Speed training is important for all training goals from weight loss and fitness to marathon training, but it’s especially true if you are racing competitively or are attempting to set a new PR (personal record).

Speed training will develop your neuromuscular conditioning, improve your running economy raise your VO2 max (maximum amount of oxygen your body is able to process to produce energy) and vVO2 max (your running velocity at VO2 max), improve your stamina and increase your running speed. Those are all necessary attributes for improving your distance running performance. When you increase your vVO2 max through speed training, your slower distance race paces will be at a lower fractional percentage of your VO2 max. So you are able to run your races or training runs at a faster pace while still conserving those valuable carbohydrate stores. If you are a marathon runner, you will be able to avoid or delay the debilitating effects of hitting the marathon wall. Each of these speed training plans for distance runners will help you develop the speed you need to reach your peak as a distance runner or reach your fitness goals.

Each eBook is composed of more than 50 pages of information that includes a program overview, an eight week training schedule with emphasis on 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon training, a section on warm up, speed and agility drills, strength training and plyometrics. Recommendations and explanations of specific pace, workout timing and incorporating strength training are also included.

Please note that while these plans have many components of complete training programs and can be used for base training, they are not intended to be full training plans. These speed training plans for distance runners are designed to improve your distance and race specific speed.

These speed training plans for distance runners are instant download eBooks in Adobe PDF format. You will receive a download link on your final checkout screen. They will not be shipped or emailed.

Featured Speed Training Plans

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Speed Training for Distance Runners - Advanced Competitive Level Speed Training for Distance Runners - Advanced Competitive Level - Instant Download eBook

Speed Training for Distance Runners - Basic Competitive Level Speed Training for Distance Runners - Basic Competitive Level - Instant Download eBook

Speed Training for Distance Runners - Rookie Level Speed Training for Distance Runners - Rookie Level - Instant Download eBook

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