Racing too easily?

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9 years ago 10/19/2014 2:25pm EDT

Hey guys,

Im a sophomore and have a 5k pr of 16:45, mile pr of 4:45 and 800m pr of 2:05. The 5k pr is the only one this year the rest where from freshman outdoor track. I overtrained over the summer to achieve my 5k pr i have now but when my coach realized I overtrained he put me on easy runs and easy workouts for awhile. I have been getting mid 18's running easy runs but I don't even feel tired after the race. I have been pushing myself but can't seem to go any faster. We have 3 big meets left where I need to get a good time to advance to all-states. Any ideas? I tried talking to my coach but im not really sure what to say. Was planning on breaking 16:305k this season but now i have given up hope. Can i get back to where I was over the summer? If so, how? How should I talk to my coach?

Thanks guys! Please help. I have been checked for iron and ferritin.

9 years ago 10/19/2014 2:34pm EDT

re: HS Runnerxc

Having bad races and not feeling tired after makes me think it's this

http://www.scienceofrunning.com/2010/03/key-to-running-fast-on-race-day-muscle.html

9 years ago 10/19/2014 2:37pm EDT

re: HS Runnerxc

bump

i was in the best shape of my life just off of summer base then under my coach's training i have plateaued and been slower than i was off of base which i just did one tempo and one fartlek a week with easy runs and one long run a week + hill sprints

9 years ago 10/19/2014 2:48pm EDT

re: same problem

Did you get a pr at the end of the season?

9 years ago 10/19/2014 2:56pm EDT

re: HS Runnerxc

It's fun when you realize you know the person who is posting, and they do put it a bit over the top. I know all runners' stats, and you need to try and be a better influence on the rest of your team, since you are far too selfish, and you bring a bad attitude. I know because I see it every day.

9 years ago 10/19/2014 3:00pm EDT

re: runnerwhoknows

Ok dude you don't know who I am so please don't tell me that Im lying about my times because Im not. You dont know me or my story. If you do, please share. So many people come on here I doubt you are my teammate or coach.

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