Most athletes assume their arms are mainly there for balance, stability, and coordination. AQ explores why the role of arms in running may be more important than commonly believed and challenges several assumptions that cause athletes to underestimate their contribution to sprint speed.
Many athletes believe sprint speed is limited by effort alone. AQ explains why faster sprinting may depend on how effectively the sprint system can support, balance, and organize aggressive movement between the pushing side and swing side.
Most athletes learn sprinting as push, swing, recover, repeat. AQ explains why sprint mechanics involve multiple contributors working simultaneously throughout the stride and why that changes how speed is understood.
Most athletes think faster stride frequency comes from quicker leg movement. AQ explains why faster turnover may actually depend on the pushing side and swing side continuing to contribute more together, why the body limits cycling speed, and why stride frequency may be earned rather than simply forced. 🚀💥
Most athletes believe faster sprinting comes from producing more force with the pushing leg. AQ explains why the pushing leg still matters, but why speed may also depend on how much the rest of the sprint system contributes to the push expression occurring through that leg. 🚀💥
Most athletes focus on producing force for speed. But what if producing force and transferring force are not the same skill? Discover why force transfer may be a hidden layer of running speed.
Most athletes try to improve speed by adding more. But what if speed sometimes improves more by fixing what limits the system? Discover the weakest link principle for running speed.
Not getting faster even though you train hard? Learn what most speed programs miss—and what actually helps you improve.
Want to know how to run faster and finally see real results? This guide breaks down the system behind speed, explaining why strength alone isn’t enough and how improving strength balance, timing, and coordination across your entire body leads to faster, more efficient running.
Most athletes train hard but don’t get faster. This article explains the science behind speed training, including muscle contraction, fast twitch fibers, and why traditional methods often fail to improve speed.
Many athletes believe getting bigger will make them faster—but that’s not always true. Learn how hypertrophy affects muscle function, contraction speed, and why size alone doesn’t translate into real performance.
Getting stronger doesn’t guarantee you’ll run faster. This article explains why strength alone isn’t enough—and how balance, coordination, and system efficiency determine whether your strength actually turns into speed.
Force is one of the most misunderstood aspects of running. Many athletes think strength alone creates speed, but force depends on how your system applies and transfers energy. Learn what actually creates force in running and how to improve it.
Many athletes believe faster turnover automatically creates more speed. AQ explains why stride rate is often a reflection of sprint-system function and why identifying the real limitation may matter more than simply trying to move your legs faster.
Many athletes try to fix overstriding by changing where the foot lands. AQ explains why overstriding may be the visible outcome of deeper contributor limitations involving the pushing leg, swing leg, arms, torso, and strength balance.
Most athletes assume shorter ground contact time creates faster running. AQ explains why contact time may often be an outcome of contributor relationships already influencing the next step before the foot reaches the ground.
Does foot strike matter for running speed? AQ explains why foot strike deserves attention, but often isn’t the biggest factor limiting sprint performance.
Ground mechanics describe how the foot interacts with the ground during running. AQ explains why the foot may be where ground mechanics become visible, while the sprint system may be what influences them.
Most speed training programs focus on strength and repetition—but still fail to improve real speed. This article explains why and reveals what’s missing: coordination, timing, and full-system development.
🧠 Introduction Most athletes trying to get faster are told the same thing:👉 get stronger. So they: squat deadlift sprint jump train harder And at first:👉 that often works. They become: stronger more explosive more powerful 💥 and sprint speed usually improves too. But eventually many athletes run into the same frustrating problem: 👉 progress […]
🧠 Introduction If you’ve tried using resistance bands for speed… and didn’t get faster… you’re not alone. Most athletes use resistance bands the same way they use almost every other training tool: • more repetitions • more exercises • more resistance • more effort And sometimes that works. For a while. But eventually many athletes […]
Getting stronger doesn’t always make you faster. This article explains how coordination, balance, and system efficiency determine whether your strength actually translates into running speed.
Most athletes focus on pushing harder—but speed is often limited by how fast your legs can cycle. This article explains why hip flexors are the missing link in running speed and how improving their function can unlock faster, more efficient movement.
Most runners focus on the push phase, but speed depends on how fast your entire system can cycle. This article explains the difference between push and swing phases—and why neglecting the swing phase limits how fast you can run.
Chris J. – New Jersey
Event 1: 40
Before Time 1: 5.27
After Time 1: 4.90
Story: I’ve have been wanting to become a running back for my football team and had trouble increasing my speed. I did many strength exercises like leg presses, leg extensions, and leg curls. I did get results in muscle size, but not that increase of speed.
So, I went to youtube and watched the Speed Challenge video and did the thigh flexor exercise and I found quick results in my 40 yard dash! This increase in speed in so little time amazed me!”
User name: John
City, State: Odenville, AL
Event 1: 40
Before Time 1: 4.88
After Time 1: 4.79
Story: i ran a 4.6 forty yard dash as a junior in highschool. now after two years in college..i’m running a high 4.8 so i am looking to get back to my former speed so that i can possibly walk on a football team. after two weeks i am seeing my time drop and now i think i can get it all the way back down to maybe a 4.5. thanks for offering the Run Faster Program..i think it is really going to work for me.
“My name is Adam Thomas and I go to Eagle’s View Academy in Jacksonville, FL. I am a senior that has graduated and I am on my way to playing college football this upcoming season for Methodist University.
I have started to use your Speed Training,from June 1 to June 15, which has drastically dropped my 40 yard dash time from a 4.56 to a “MOVING” 4.41. I thank you, and you have blessed me and prepared me better for the next level.”
Event 1: 40
Before Time 1: 4.56
After Time 1: 4.41
User name: David
City, State: Elk Grove Village, IL
Event 1: 100
Before Time 1: 11.9
After Time 1: 11.5
Story: I was really doubtful that this program would work, but when I finally tried it, it felt great. I feel so much faster. I’ve gone from an 11.9 to an 11.5 and can’t wait to get the whole package and see how much faster I get.
User name: Dylan
City, State: Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
Event 1: 40
Before Time 1: 5.8
After Time 1: 5.4
Event 2: 200
Before Time 2: 24.8
After Time 2: 24.1
Story: The Run Faster program is incredible! After just 14 days i have seen huge results as i feel more athletic, explosive and quick as i play soccer.
This increase in speed allows me to make goal scoring situations a lot more frequently.
It has helped my game hugely and i strongly recommend the program to any soccer player!
User name: Christian Sam
City, State: Allen, Tx
Event 1: 40
Before Time 1: 5.43
After Time 1: 5.16
Story: I wasn’t that fast, i mean i was fast but not that fast. so we ran 40’s at school and i got a 5.43, so i wasn’t satisfied, i saw yalls program, i ordered the RUN FASTER program and i did it.
I felt light right after the first workout, i did it the full 2 weeks, and my 40 dropped!! i was so happy. I’m still using it and i know hopefully I’ll be in the 4.8’s soon.
Thanks Dr. Van Such, this was amazing!!