Avon wrote:Here's a link to an article detailing useful exercises to complete to help increase your speed.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m ... i_21240304I would also recommend interval running which is all about building up your effort during runs. The other tip is to run with someone slightly faster than you and try and stay with them.
Thanks man, it's a great article.
Another question now. I've noticed after my last few runs that I've come back and had some discomfort in my shins (the best I could describe it would be a pins and needles sensation). I ignored it initially, but I noticed some discomfort while doing general walking around yesterday. Does this automatically indicate shin splints? I've heard some people talk about it, but they described it as very painful, which I am not experiencing.
My running trainers aren't that old (coming up to a year), but it's strange how this has just started. If in the worst case it is shin splints and I have to give up running for a while, would a cross trainer be a good substitute, or will that batter my shins too? I really can't bear the thought of not running for a month without some form of substitution - I'd go nuts.
Also, could this be caused by the shoes I wear everyday? I bought some new Vans a few weeks back, and wear them everywhere. However, they are quite a stiff shoe when new, so I think it has caused me to walk differently. My old everyday trainers were a pair of Salomon's cross country running shoes, so could the drastic change also cause my symptoms?
I'd really appreciate any advice you guys have!