The QUICKEST Way To Get Faster at Running - The Run Experience

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of The QUICKEST Way To Get Faster at Running from The Run Experience. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

Speed gains come from training the body to be comfortable while uncomfortable – i.e., pushing through higher heart‑rate work.
Two core plyometric moves (burpees and jump squats) build hip snap and explosive power.
A short, high‑intensity circuit (4 min total) followed by a “fartlek” style speed‑play run reinforces the speed gains.
Hip‑power drills (step‑up/box jumps) add triple‑extension strength for better running form.

Workout Example:

4‑minute plyo circuit (repeat for 4 min total):
- Burpee – 20 sec on, 10 sec rest
- Jump squat – 20 sec on, 10 sec rest
- Continue alternating until 4 min is up.
Hip‑power box/step‑up jumps – 3‑5 rounds of 5‑10 reps, with a 200‑400 m easy jog between rounds.
Fartlek speed‑play – on a familiar route, pick landmarks (stop signs, hills, etc.) and:
- Run hard to the next landmark, then recover at an easy pace to the following one. Vary effort each segment; aim for 20‑30 min total.

Closing Note: Try the 4‑minute burpee/jump‑squat circuit this week, add a few box‑jump sets, and finish with a fun fartlek run. Adjust the on/off times and distances in the Pacing app to match your current paces – the structure stays the same, the numbers change with you. Get faster, stay stronger, and enjoy the run!