So last year I ran a 16:40 in cross, then ended up running a 2:01, 4:50, and 10:02 for the 800, 1600, and 3200. I know that I could have gone faster for the 1600 though. Anyways my high schools record is 16:11 and I'd like to beat that and possibly go sub 16. I believe that this is possible because I've dropped about a minute every year in cross. Is this possible? Also if I hit low 16s, are the any good colleges in the Midwest/ ohio area that would want me on their team? Thanks for any help!
As you probably know, as you get faster, it gets harder to drop what ends up being less time. You say 'about' a minute each year. How much exactly?
In cross I dropped 1:14 from freshman to soph, soph to junior I dropped 0:58, and in the track 3200 I dropped 0:53 fresh to soph and 42 soph to junior. When I ran 10:02 in track I felt like I could have kept going also
Well, you see right there, you're still making HUGE strides, but the improvement does slow. That being said, you definitely could drop 29 seconds this season. Just keep doing what you're doing, considering it seems to be working.
Speaking of which, what has your mileage been like through high school?
Are you running every day? If not start there.
Our team probably peaks at like 60-70 ish mpw. I've always been curious as to how the mileage affects time
I run 6 days a week, one day is off for recovery cause that's what my coach said for now, but in a few weeks I'll be runningn every day. Do two a days help?
With your 10:02 3200, Staying healthy and consistent and you should be able to go 15:40ish by the end of the season.
Vin Lanana said his most successful XC seasons followed great track seasons.
Just 1 more 5 min mile. Good luck!
What was your last week of training like?
Honestly, if that's the training you've been doing and you have been improving so much, just keep on doing what you have been. Report back as the season goes along!
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Oh guy wrote:I know that I could have gone faster for the 1600 though
You're not kidding. Based on your other PRs you should have been around 4:30.
As a current D2 runner, I can only comment on D2 Universities. So, any coach in their right mind should be trying to get you into their program (remember I'm speaking of D2). At my school, our coach will take anyone who's interested, but I know when a high school kid with a low 16 comes calling, our coach is very interested. As for me, I only started running my junior year of high school, so when I showed up last year as a freshman, my times weren't impressive (18:20 5k, 5:05 1600m, 10:46 3200m). And I'll admit it, I got my ass kicked last year in xc. By the end of track, however, I was holding my own (16:19 5k) and moving towards the middle of the pack. I told you my little story to make a point. I wasn't nearly as fast as you are when I was a HS senior, and I'm now able to be competitive entering as a sophomore. So with your times, you could pretty much run at any Division 2 (and D3) school you want and not suffer the beat down I experienced.
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