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You don't need to mod the game. If "bAllowconsole=" is set to "1" in your Skyrim.ini file. Usually located in, C:/Users/yourPCname/MyDocuments/MyGames/Skyrim then you can console edit the game by pressing the "~" key while playing. It will open up a dialogue box where you can type in commands on the lower half of the screen. You can edit the .ini file using notepad.
You can then adjust your speed without a mod by typing player.setav speedmult 100. 100 is the default setting, so if you want to increase your regular walking speed, I'd go 125 and adjust up or down until you find that sweet spot you want.
Be careful, setting your speed too high can lead to more frequent crashing. You can outrun the cell buffers and it won't be able to load fast enough to keep up with you if you overdo it.
BTW, the Skyrim.ini and SkyrimPrefs.ini can be tweaked to get the most out of the game depending on how your system is set up and what it can handle. I've got my settings well above mere 'Ultra' but I've got a nice system that can handle it. Depending on your hardware, you may be able to turn certain elements of the game up, or even down so it runs better on your machine.
Here is a great online guide that can explain how to go about it if you're interested:
Optimize : The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Tweak Guide | GeForce
MAKE SURE AND BACK UP YOUR ORIGINAL SKYRIM.INI AND SKYRIMPREFS.INI BEFORE YOU CHANGE ANYTHING.
Normally I frown on saying things in all caps, but that's important. It can be difficult to set things right and you may be forced to reinstall if you do not have a backup you can put back in if you mess up.
Also, changing the uGridsToLoad value cannot be reversed. If you use a higher value, then you cannot turn it back down without starting a new game. So if it start's crashing your 200+ hour saves because you overreached your system's abilities, you can't turn it back down again. Well, you can turn it down, but it will make your game extremely unstable to the point it's just best to start over. It's the only way to regain stability. It can even corrupt previous saves, so be warned it's best to not mess with that setting unless you're very early on in the game, or you're sure your system can handle the load.
You've been warned, but it's worth tweaking to get the most out of Skyrim. Just make sure you back up your .ini settings, savefiles, [in MyDocuments] and if possible "data" folder [in ProgramFilesx86/steam/steamapps/common/Skyrim] first. If you make good backups, you shouldn't have to worry about 'breaking your game' messing around with this stuff.