Ok i've spent the bulk of my training in the past couple months focusing on long distance running coupled with oxygen utilization for increased stamina and endurance and its payed of great ive dropped my mile time around 6:30 which is good for me since it used to be above 8:00 but ive found that i lack speed, i have decently strong legs my max squat is 355 and pretty good flexibility but am lacking speed.
I know theres a correlation between fast and slow twitch muscle fibers that tie into each but is the key to gaining speed as simple as just doing and working on sprints, or are there other secrets.
My 60 yard dash time ranges in the area of 7.8-7.95 which is horrendous and does not match my ability to do long distance running. I've read and heard theres a lot of aspects in good sprinters starting from form, breathing, stride length, and overall strength but what are some tips and or tricks to gain some running speed.
I know theres a correlation between fast and slow twitch muscle fibers that tie into each but is the key to gaining speed as simple as just doing and working on sprints, or are there other secrets.
My 60 yard dash time ranges in the area of 7.8-7.95 which is horrendous and does not match my ability to do long distance running. I've read and heard theres a lot of aspects in good sprinters starting from form, breathing, stride length, and overall strength but what are some tips and or tricks to gain some running speed.