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Repeat 6-12 times. Run 400 meters at goal pace. Rest with a 100-meter walk. If you are new to running, warm up and cool down with nonimpact cardio activity for another 10 minutes each.

While running fast all the time may result in temporary gains, she says, it will likely eventually lead to decreased performance. There are mental benefits to slowing down, too, says Goodman.

The key to a faster running pace is varied training. Most amateur runners run the same distance at the same pace two or three times a week. This trains endurance, but does not help you improve ...