If you are lacking foot speed and the ability to run efficiently, this is an important article for you to read. Similarly, if you want to run faster, stay healthy, and save time, keep reading. This 10-minute routine will enhance your running 10-fold. 

Most people finish their run and either hop in their car, or run upstairs to take a shower and get ready for work. I challenge you to start finishing your easy or recovery day runs approximately 1 mile from your ending point. From that point, go through the following checklist. Start your watch, and make sure it takes you no longer than 10 minutes.

Stride: 20 seconds
A March: 20 seconds
Walk: 20 seconds

Stride: 20 seconds
A Skip: 20 seconds
Walk: 20 seconds

Stride: 20 seconds
B March: 20 seconds
Walk: 20 seconds

Stride: 20 seconds
B Skip: 20 seconds
Walk: 20 seconds

Don’t Neglect Speed Work

Stride: 20 seconds
High Knees: 20 seconds
Walk: 20 seconds

Stride: 20 seconds
Butt Kicks: 20 seconds
Walk: 20 seconds

Stride: 20 seconds
A Adductors: 20 seconds
Walk: 20 seconds

Learn How To Do A Stride

Stride: 20 seconds
Karaoke: 20 seconds
Walk: 20 seconds

Stride: 20 seconds
Sweepers: 20 seconds
Walk: 20 seconds

Stride: 20 seconds
Shin Grabs: 20 seconds
Walk: 20 seconds

About the Author:  Brandon Laan is a runner, coach, and entrepreneur.  He spent his undergraduate days at The University of Western Ontario where he captained the Cross Country Team before fleeing to Hawaii Pacific University for graduate school. He is a Level II Certified USATF coach and holds personal bests of 1:06 and 2:21 in the Half Marathon and Marathon respectively. He also enjoys running to eat, not eating to run…and always will.

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