Top 5 Ways to Run Faster INSTANTLY

[@Tovashi]

I followed your tips from other videos. Where you run faster than your average pace, then jog to recover, repeat. Went from 9-10min pace down to 8:30! Thank you for what you do. RLTW.

[@GrittySoldier]

Hell yeah man! Great to hear! Keep that shit up! 💪

[@InvokingTexan]

One hundred percent agree with listening to fast paced music. Metallica, All That Remains, and Rise of the Northstar are my go-to metal bands. As a result, I was able to cut my five mile time down from ~40:00 to ~32:00 over a month. Tip 1: I lean forward enough to where I would fall on my face, so my feet involuntarily “catch” me. This forces my legs to keep moving, and maintain momentum. Tip 2: I replaced my manufacture issued shoe inserts with Dr Scholl’s running insoles, and it was a night-and-day difference for long distances. Tip 3: Avoid over training, and take time to recover between runs. I started to develop runner’s knee, after clocking in 10+ miles each day. My run times took a major hit, so I took it easy for awhile. I ran every two to three days, and both my knees and time improved drastically. My two cents.

[@GrittySoldier]

Thanks for the insight/tips! 👍 🙏

[@jasmine-9224]

Another tip is to control your breathing. I find when that when I actively control my breathing, I can run faster and further

[@zacharyweiss3488]

Hey bro! Don’t know if you remember me but yesterday I ran 5 miles without stopping for the first time! Also if possible I would love a video on USAF TACPs or SERE specialists! Thanks in advance and keep up the good work!

[@GrittySoldier]

I absolutely remember you brother! Great job! What was your time?

[@zacharyweiss3488]

A little under 54 minutes! Was going a little under 6 mph for most of it but upped the speed for like the last minute to something like 8.3 lol

[@deet2440]

@@zacharyweiss3488 oh if you did that on a treadmill you have my respect 🤣

[@reith2939]

@@zacharyweiss3488 Wouldn't recommend running on a treadmill man. Much better to get out there on pavement or terrain in order to make sure you're really delivering power with each step, wheras on a treadmill you just have to pick up your feet fast enough, y'know.

[@tannerspahn6492]

@@reith2939 plus a treadmill is so freaking boring lol

[@iDanieI]

I like to focus on pumping my arms around mile 4. I only run roughly 3-5 miles when I do run. But I find that to help me finish strong sometimes even faster then my first mile. Takes away the mind pain to focus on something else. Also if you can learn to lean forward like you’re falling forward that took like a whole minute off of my 5 mile time.

[@mariojordan7316]

I started to implementing these tips plus a few other videos from your channel for my half marathon training. Today is the big day; the Houston marathon. Time to send it.

[@GrittySoldier]

🤘

[@ghamm219]

About 2 weeks ago I was approached by my new CO and asked if I wanted to go to ranger school in January... like 2 weeks from now. I of course said yes and have been scrounging to get everything off my packing list together. I was just about to get a rangerpack and I saw that you had uploaded this video, I watched it when it was newly posted "1 hour ago" and thought to myself. Nah I shouldn't comment, probably won't win. But my wife is pushing me to, thankfully I have her. Hoping to knock out ranger school then middle of next year go to SFRE then on to SFAS. Best wishes, thanks for all the tips.

[@mauriciocastillo2456]

I always followed the faster music technique and didn’t really notice it till you said something. I used to listen to some smooth jazz for long runs to relax my body and if I want to go faster, I put on some slipknot.

[@rhatguy3565]

Your videos are on point. Best place for military knowledge, training, and tips. Love the content

[@GrittySoldier]

Thanks! 🙏 Glad to help!

[@junkymunky2741]

Perfect I’m just getting ready for a 5-miler for time! 👍 Great timing man!

[@joshuahenderson9377]

3:28 🤣🤣 Awesome advice

[@iKingHarrison]

Thanks for all of the Tips and Tricks! Im still trying to ReEnlist and The run is literally my enemy.

[@jordanfrancisco27]

Yo! That hip tip was gold. I thought I was doing it wrong. Anyways, thanks!

[@GrittySoldier]

👍

[@therangersinger]

Excellent points. I stay on my kids during sports about staying hydrated. The one thing I always tell them is you won't fully appreciate how good you feel maintaining proper hydration until you are dehydrated. It's simple but it is true.

[@valerie_d]

I bought the carb powder you recommended. I did 2 scoops on a 6.7 and cut 2 mins off my mile pace and I wasn't even pushing hard. I was skeptical not gonna lie but that thing works.

[@GrittySoldier]

👍 I love my carb powder!

[@MrWyatt-lo8kx]

Can you do a video about how you would prepare for the ACFT and you doing all the events? I would love to see that video to see how high you would score

[@GrittySoldier]

Yeah maybe I’ll do a roll up of the whole ACFT after I’m done with the videos for each event. I’m about to push out a video for the SPT 👍

[@javi-hy8vv]

i used to run on my heel-toe but now it's one the ball of my toes and my runs have felt so much better

[@xNulg]

This will definitely help with my running. Thank you. I have a question, how far will pure calisthenics (no weights/weighted calisthenics) get me in military and selection? I am on a tight budget and have been watching a lot of iron wolf lately. Is it possible to get far with just plain calisthenics, running, and rucking?

[@GrittySoldier]

Muscular endurance is the #1 factor for all military fitness, especially when it comes to selections, Ranger, etc. and you can build solid endurance with just pure calisthenics using high rep counts. You’ll never be tested on your bench press in the military. That being said, it might be more difficult to Max the ACFT due to the test having the MDL as once of the events. Really though, it’s good to be well-rounded. I personally don’t think you should ONLY do calisthenics, or only strength-training. It should be a healthy mix of both. 👍

[@caseydennis649]

Enlisting after the holidays. I can sprint like a cheetah but have a 48 min 5 mile. Thanks for the tips! I. Will. Have. A. Sub. 8. Mile.

[@rj8183]

Those new trails would make me test the NEW SAUCONY Endorphine Speed 2 Runshields.. Awsome shoe btw!!!

[@exiled3797]

The hip movement tip is amazing, I can run faster with the same amount of effort as before. The fast paced music also helped a lot. Thanks. Q: how often should I try to run for a PR?

[@GrittySoldier]

Depending on the distance, but probably 4x a week at least, with 1-2 days really focused on speed improvement (difficult days). The others would be reserved for endurance and should be slow paced.

[@connorzielinski9585]

To get that feeling of running in your forefoot/midfoot, go jog on your driveway/yard barefoot. Amazing tip that helped me stop heel striking.

[@LikeABoss1211]

Love the channel sir

[@GrittySoldier]

🙏

[@nickh6684]

Are you at Bragg now? I used to love the trails right outside the base for running and rucking

[@GrittySoldier]

👍 👌

[@_crawford_33]

Great vidoe as always

[@jefflebowski7146]

How much time should I give between eating carbs and beginning the run?

[@GrittySoldier]

If it’s quick carbs (powder, fruit, honey), maybe 10mins

[@NedWasHere94]

Perfect - I’ll apply this to my five mile run at ranger school when I win the ranger pack

[@thebeansarehere1]

I got Achilles tendinitis from running for 3 days, you think I’m not pushing on the ball of my foot or over work?

[@junkymunky2741]

💪 thanks!

[@lukaspedroza9102]

I want a pack sir! Love your videos! Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@markbirchfield1120]

On my long runs, no matter my pace, I always have a headache for the rest of the day. Any tips on this? I drink plenty before and during, I throw in some nutritional tablets for salts and electrolytes. Still, I end up with headaches.

[@maxm9664]

Not sure but one possibility is it could be a stress headache from muscle tension. Check your form and make sure you’re not tensing up your shoulders the whole time. Other than that I don’t really know what it could be other than like a blood sugar thing. Maybe talk to a doctor?

[@KarateAvenger]

Quick af boi I’m quick AF

[@ScoutBlue]

on your rucking video's what rucksack do you have

[@GrittySoldier]

Which one? 🤔

[@ScoutBlue]

@@GrittySoldier the one that you were wearing when talking about ranger school mountain phase

[@GrittySoldier]

That should be the MK-VII from Crossfire. I have a review video for the ruck too if you’re interested in it. Crossfire makes great rucksacks.

[@ScoutBlue]

@@GrittySoldier Awesome Thank You

[@ScoutBlue]

@@GrittySoldier Also did you take your standard-issue US Army rucksack to ranger school?

[@garrettprepetit7026]

You had me at Slipknot

[@zacharyweiss3488]

A little under 54 minutes! Was going a little under 6 mph for most of it but upped the speed for like the last minute to something like 8.3 lol

[@GrittySoldier]

Nice! Keep it up! 🏃

[@zacharyweiss3488]

Will do!

[@MrWyatt-lo8kx]

Which carb power do you use?

[@GrittySoldier]

amzn.to/3d4IRCa

[@bryuchiha1617]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@GrittySoldier]

💪 🤘 👍

[@anthonytong8449]

Let’s go

[@jordanfernandez8666]

A helpful tip that I've gained from my running experience is programming runs that have the purpose of upping your running pace. For example Tempo runs and Track workouts are awesome runs that are specifically set up to improve your speed. Tempo runs are meant to be at a mid distance (maybe 3-5 miles, or depends on your fitness level) and the goal is to find a pace that's slightly uncomfortable, but not unbearable for the duration of your run. Track workouts (for example a 5x1km or 8x400m) are meant to increase speed by pushing the body at a pace that is also very uncomfortable, but over time both your mental and physical strength will increase, in order tackle it more effectively. Both runs are geared towards teaching you to push past your lactic threshold (That's when you start to feel your legs get heavy, and they begin have a slight "burn" to them), which in turn helps you get faster and more comfortable with a faster pace. Just like resistance training, different workout splits meet different needs; so implementing different style runs into your regimen will help to meet different goals. But also the BIGGEST tip is to get more mileage in over time, because the more you run, the more your speed will increase over time.

[@iansimmons8826]

Is an athlete supposed to drink at least a gallon of water a day?

[@cameronstevens2053]

A gallon of Water is not necessarily needed for anyone, but that just depends on what you do that day. When I was training for SF at Lackland it was 110-120 degrees almost every day, so yea a gallon was damn near our minimum amount of water intake

[@JT-hm2hx]

I run to kenny g's Christmas covers.... dont judge me.

[@GrittySoldier]

Lol, legit

[@Henselt1]

What glasses are those

[@GrittySoldier]

Spy Bounty 👍

[@hotbeerjosh9019]

Tip #6 get off couch and go run.

[@GrittySoldier]

👍 💪 excellent

[@abbynormall207]

Get new shoes. Ask any 5 year old and they will tell you that you can run faster with new shoes