Olympic gold medalist and track coach Michael Johnson shares how to run a fast 400-meter dash, even when the only competition is yourself.

Find out how to run faster. Learn about a sample program as well.

The right speedwork is tied to your running distance goal. Runners focused on shorter distances like the mile to 10K, should try the 400-meter interval workout, run at 5K pace.

One of the things that holds us back from running faster is lactic acid—the culprit behind that burning sensation you feel in your legs during high-intensity efforts.

We dig into the science around how to run faster so you can get the most from your runs.

Or nailing your 400-meter interval repeats at a faster prescribed pace. Or even logging into Strava to see the time it takes for you to run your casual neighborhood loop trending up.

Repeat four times. Run 200 meters in 45 seconds Walk 100 meters to recover Repeat four times. Run 400 meters in 90 seconds or faster Walk 200 meters to recover ...

That’s important, but if you want to run a FASTER marathon, you’ll need to incorporate speed training into your routine.

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Olympic gold medalist and track coach Michael Johnson shares how to run a fast 400-meter dash, even when the only competition is yourself.