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9 years ago 09/01/2014 7:47pm EDT

I am a primarily 800m runner. My prs are 400-52 , 800-2 00 , 1600- 4 46

My 800 time last year was 2 10. I was hoping for a sub 2 this past season, but some things happened which hurt me. I know what do to training wise, considering last year was my first year training seriously on my own (I am in high school). I have done weight training and continue to do that. I plan on running about 20mpw from now until my season. With some variation. I am going to do 2 "speed" workouts a week (like some 400s and 200s) and just try to get some good miles in with a long run of maybe 4-5 miles.

I am trying to get to a 1 54 this year and hope to help my team win state. Is this an attainable goal? When I ran the 2 00 I felt like I could have kept dropping but then for certain reasons I was not able to run at all for 2 weeks and ruined my shape. I still feel like I can do much better.

Also any other 800m runners who had a similar path as me and were an underdog? If so I am open to advice. Thanks. I will keep this updated

9 years ago 09/02/2014 1:33pm EDT

re: Hopeful 800m

tempted to call troll because 4-5 miles and long run should not be used in the same sentence in that way. you should do at least 35-40 mpw, since you drop off a ton aerobically as the distances get longer. instead of 200's and 400's in this off season, do 400's-1000's, to improve the stamina. Wait till you are closer to the season, and can break 4:35 in the mile before you think about being able to run a 1:54. you should be able to run well sub 4:30 for a 1:54. Your 400 is just fast enough to be able to run a 1:54, and it is not quite as crucial to drop that time, at the moment.

9 years ago 09/02/2014 1:59pm EDT

re: Hopeful 800m

Did you really run 2:00 one year and only 2:10 the next?

What years did you run each?

How old are you?

9 years ago 09/02/2014 3:04pm EDT

re: >9unaS

>9unaS wrote:
Did you really run 2:00 one year and only 2:10 the next?

Sorry I worded it wrong. I ran 2 10 two years ago and this past season 2 00.

Also I was doing under 10 mpw last pre season which got me to my mile time. I am not exactly an endurance guy and don't have that build, so that is why I won't be doing so many miles. I am mainly an 800m runner who can also run 400 and 1600. 5 miles is a long run for me.

9 years ago 09/02/2014 3:24pm EDT

re: Hopeful 800m

"I am not exactly an endurance guy and don't have that build,"

Who told you this &**T&(_^*_((*%%?

If 5 miles is a long run for you, you haven't trained enough to know what your build is or if you have any endurance.

What is your 100m time?

9 years ago 09/03/2014 8:00am EDT

re: >9unaS

Here is a guy who went to the Olympics by not listening to comments about his build.

http://co.milesplit.com/articles/133642-josh-mcadams-finding-your-way-to-the-top-with-the-hand-youre-dealt#.VAcPzWNiZX2

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