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You don't have to run the entire distance at the same speed, but adapt your speeds so your average increases. You can get an average pace of eight minutes a mile, for instance, by running the first mile in 7 1/2 minutes, the second one in 8 1/2 and the last one in eight minutes.
Your speed depends on the length of each stride and the rate at which you turn strides over. If you want to go faster, you have to increase either stride length or stride turnover. The length of your stride depends on your height, your fitness level and your body's individual biomechanics. Regardless of the length of your stride, a faster stride rate of 180 to 200 steps per minute may be the best way to improve your running performance. Shorter distance races call for longer strides.