Good base training for 800m/1600m?

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9 years ago 10/25/2014 3:13pm EDT

Hello, I just wrapped up my second high school cross country season running a 17:39 5k. I was making a schedule for my base training plan and was looking for some thoughts on it.

I ran a 2:20 800m and a 5:20 mile, but I was injured for over a month and had trouble getting in good shape. Here it is

M- 4 easy. Drills

T- 6-8 easy core/pylometrics

W- 4 tempo. Drills

Th- 6-8 easy

F- 1 mi warmup 8-10 hill sprints

S- 4-6 easy

Su- 10+ long run

As the training progresses, I will throw in some interval work as well.

Any suggestions? Ideas? Corrections?

9 years ago 10/25/2014 9:46pm EDT

re: A HS sophmore

First problem I see is your long run. Might be a little practical if you ran the 3200 primarily, but you don't. As an 800/1600 runner, you wouldn't need to do more than 8 miles on your long run. Seriously. The long run you have in mind would only be something to brag about, not something that would readily contribute to your ability to race and 800/1600. If you want to do more miles, do more on Friday. I say treat the hills like you would strides/build-ups after any other run.

Otherwise, yeah, the plan looks fine. As long as you're running everyday, eating well, and getting to bed early, you'll do great.

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

re: A HS sophmore

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9 years ago 10/26/2014 6:17pm EDT

re: news giver

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