Getting faster

What are you doing to work on your speed as a trail runner?

Is it important to you to become a faster trail runner?

What are your average pacing goals while on a typical training run?

I try to improve my trail running speed using essential training principles like consistency. I do more running and do aerobic and some fast running…The truth is that long run strategies do help as well.

On Nov 2, 2026, Augusta said:

I try to improve my trail running speed using essential training principles like consistency. I do more running and do aerobic and some fast running…The truth is that long run strategies do help as well.

I think consistency in running is often more important than pace.

Pace is too hard on the trail. It’s not like the road where you have very little obstacles in your path.

I focus on interval training, hill repeats and strength exercises to improve my speed and endurance. Becoming faster is important, but I also value consistency and enjoying the trails. To be honest, I don't really care about speed all that much.

On Nov 4, 2026, eLdavis said:

I focus on interval training, hill repeats and strength exercises to improve my speed and endurance. Becoming faster is important, but I also value consistency and enjoying the trails. To be honest, I don't really care about speed all that much.

Sure, the same thing happens to me. Besides, no matter how much I might want to, I can’t improve my speed without compromising my strength and endurance. I’m gradually pushing my physical limits, but I can’t increase my endurance any faster than I already am. I’m trying to gradually boost my speed, too, but for now, I’ve hit a plateau. The thing is, I don’t do this professionally—it’s just a hobby I pursue occasionally—so you can’t really expect too much from me, right?

On Nov 4, 2026, NeonShadow said:

Sure, the same thing happens to me. Besides, no matter how much I might want to, I can’t improve my speed without compromising my strength and endurance. I’m gradually pushing my physical limits, but I can’t increase my endurance any faster than I already am. I’m trying to gradually boost my speed, too, but for now, I’ve hit a plateau. The thing is, I don’t do this professionally—it’s just a hobby I pursue occasionally—so you can’t really expect too much from me, right?

Like they say, slow and steady wins the race. As long as you are seeing gradual results, there is no need rushing things.

On Nov 5, 2026, eLdavis said:

Like they say, slow and steady wins the race. As long as you are seeing gradual results, there is no need rushing things.

Sure, that’s true—I’m taking things step by step, but every now and then I have to push myself a bit harder to break through my limits. That’s just how it works; if you don’t push past your limits, you won’t be able to move forward—otherwise, you’ll end up stuck, essentially remaining within your comfort zone.

On Nov 5, 2026, NeonShadow said:

Sure, that’s true—I’m taking things step by step, but every now and then I have to push myself a bit harder to break through my limits. That’s just how it works; if you don’t push past your limits, you won’t be able to move forward—otherwise, you’ll end up stuck, essentially remaining within your comfort zone.

I think this is where so many people miss it, then tend to become too relaxed in a particular pace so at the end of the day, they are consistently in one level.

On Nov 5, 2026, NeonShadow said:

Sure, that’s true—I’m taking things step by step, but every now and then I have to push myself a bit harder to break through my limits. That’s just how it works; if you don’t push past your limits, you won’t be able to move forward—otherwise, you’ll end up stuck, essentially remaining within your comfort zone.

Yes slow and steady does it . But at the same time you just have to push yourself to surpassed your self not others. It is a great thing to be consistent so that you get the limit that you want in your daily run.