How to run faster?

do leg workouts. then youll run faster. or just do leg workouts that females do

24 Ways to Run Faster — Stat

Nail good form. The key to running at any speed is to practice proper running technique. ...

Try interval training. Short on gym time? ...

Don't forget to sprint. ...

Make the treadmill your friend. ...

Stretch daily. ...

Switch up your pace. ...

Jump rope. ...

Trade up for lighter shoes.

The article below has some tips. I run 3x a week and what works for me is to make 1 of those runs my "speed work". I either do fartleks or timed intervals where I really push myself for a certain period of time or to a specific landmark, then I slow down and jog/walk for a certain period of time or to a specific landmark. I repeat that for the duration of my run (which is often around 3 miles).

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Strength work is also helpful, especially lower body. I've linked to a couple of articles below, that you may find useful. You can also search on 'how to improve running speed' and 'strength training exercises to run faster' and see what other info you find. 

How much time is there before the test?  

If it is less than two weeks away, there isn't enough time for for significant improvement.  The best you can do is don't do a workout the 2 days before your test. Between now and then, cut your workout time to about 50% of your current load this week, and to about 30% of your current load next week.

If it is more than 2 weeks away, I suggest 200 meter or 400 meter intervals once a week or once every two weeks. If you have time, do hill repeats once a week or once every two weeks for 6 weeks before starting intervals.

We typically run faster when we are in a race than we do even when doing a hard workout. So, if the test is treated like a race, you already have a good chance of passing.

Squats, Olympic lifts, Med ball Jumps, strength is important and helpful alone, but you have to convert it to power/speed for better results 

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