800m disappointment

As an 800 runner- yes.

Some races feel "on" and others most definitely feel "off", and you never know which it'll until around 300 meters in. All you can do is prepare yourself to the best of your ability beforehand.

If you want to run 2.09, I'd recommend not going through in 66 and trying to negative split. You should aim more for 64-65.

Yeah you better be pissed. My 5k is 2 minutes slower than yours but I'm 5 seconds faster than you in the 800.

That's why you're an 800m runner and not a 5k runner. You should be pissed that you're only 5 seconds faster than an average runner like myself over 800, and 2 mins slower over 5k (I'm average at that distance also).

One_More_Round wrote:

That's why you're an 800m runner and not a 5k runner. You should be pissed that you're only 5 seconds faster than an average runner like myself over 800, and 2 mins slower over 5k (I'm average at that distance also).

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In which population group of runners is 16:30 average?

To your your main issue, some days the body just does not feel like doing it! But I do advise that you come through 400 faster than 64.

I advise 64 exactly. That way you just need to manage another 65 to PR. However, I would not get so caught up in the splits that you sprint, and then put on the brakes. It's possible to run 63 and spend less energy than a time you ran 64.

What 800 specific training did you do between the 2:10 and the 2:13?

How does one run 16:30 and 2:10??

16:30 is above average for a high schooler, while 2:10 is flat terrible. Maybe you should train more and get your head out of your @ss when you're racing. You need to start significantly faster and then stay tough at 450. Personally I always liked taking that third turn and making a big move on the backstretch. You have more in the tank but my guess is it's more about your mental game than anything else.

I think it must of been a combination of not doing enough 800m training, just not 'on it' that day, mentally not tough enough for the race and having my head up my ass. :-) Think I'll give beating 2.10 one last crack next month and then go back to 5k's. No more crying about it. Boo-hoo!