READ THE FAQ AND THE RULES BEFORE POSTING For the last quarter mile, go for the gold and sprint to the finish line.Please read the At home/limited equipment workout resources, the FAQ, current list of frozen topics, and the rules before posting. Take a negative-split approach to the race once you hit the halfway mark, begin to pick up the pace (passing runners will give you an added boost of confidence).
Finish strong: Knowing the course is extremely helpful, as miles aren't always marked on 5Ks. For curves: Pay attention to turns in the course, and move over as soon as possible to hug the curves, shortening the distance. Capitalize on this forward momentum to conserve energy while increasing your pace on flat sections of the race without much muscular effort. You can achieve this by shifting your shoulders slightly in front of your hips, allowing gravity to naturally pull you forward. For flats: Focus on moving efficiently and with minimal effort. Relax your leg muscles and focus on leaning forward into the hill and landing softly to avoid jarring your knees and other joints. For downhills: Use gravity here, and allow your body to take a longer stride with each step. Tackle the first two-thirds of the hill at a slower, relaxed pace, and then accelerate toward the end. It helps you see the progress you're making, which motivates you to keep going. Gaze up the hill to where you're going rather than at the ground. Don't make your legs do all the work - pump your arms to add power to each step. Take shorter strides and push off and up, not into the hill, to add spring to your movements, while keeping your feet close to the ground. Keep your head and chest upright and your shoulders and hands relaxed (no clenched fists). Recent research shows that approaching the first part of the race at a slightly faster rate than your normal pace will actually result in a shorter overall time. Warm up: It may only be 3.1 miles, but if you warm up with some brisk walking or light jogging 25 minutes before the race, then not only will you prevent injury, but also, your muscles will be ready to go once the race begins. Drink 14 to 20 ounces of fluid two to three hours before you run. My favorite is peanut butter on a banana, but find what works for you. Make sure it's under 200 calories and eaten one to two hours before you run. Nourish and hydrate: Eat a low-fiber meal that contains protein and easily digestible carbs. Knowing the course in advance will give you confidence and an added advantage over runners who are tackling it for the first time. Become familiar with the route: Obtain a map of the 5K course, and if the route is open (like in a neighborhood or wooded trail), then practice running it to familiarize yourself with the hills, curves, and mile markers. Incorporate variations of squats, lunges, step-ups, calf raises, bent over rows, and these three booty moves from celebrity trainer David Kirsch. 
You need to strengthen the muscles that make you move so your actions will be more powerful and more efficient. Incorporate strength-training moves that target your shins, calves, quads, glutes, and core: Running alone won't increase your speed.It's a surefire way to stronger, faster legs. Repeat, eventually building up to eight 10-second sprints. Sprint up for 10 seconds, and then walk downhill backward to avoid pressure on the knees. In your training, tackle shorter steep hills (about 6 to 10 percent incline). Add short uphills: Hills require strength and endurance, so if you practice them during your training, then you'll develop speed and muscle power, and just as with plyometrics (jump exercises), hill sprints will increase flexibility in your muscles and tendons, which reduces your risk of injury.
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Remember: sprinting can be hard on the body, so make sure to start off with shorter sprints and build up to the full 80 meters, especially if you're new to speedwork. Coach Andrew Kastor recommends adding 80-meter sprints into your training schedule, and here's his plan for running a faster 5K in four weeks. Add speedwork: If you want to run a faster 5K, then you have to practice running faster.
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