Hello all,
I am a sophomore middle distance runner and I have to run a 2k steeple in like 4 days. I've never done it before but I'd like to put in a good effort and maybe medal so I need all the help I can get. I run a 4:35 mile, and a 2:03 800m, just for an idea. I've never steeplechased before, I've not even hurdled. I don't plan on hurdling the big thing since I don't even think I'm capable of sustaining that for 5 laps worth of jumping. Any tips, or ideas for pace or goal times are welcome.
Go just a tish slower than your mile time. Started Steeplechasing last year as a sophomore after a 4 year hiatus from hurdling. Look up some bounding drills that will help you get over the barriers. The trick is to land on one foot while the other keeps on trucking through . Hope that helps.
you can just step on the hurdles, it probably wont slow you down at all.
as for pacing, don't worry about anything. just go out slower than you think you should, because it gets tough really quick.
for the waterjumps, just focus on landing on one foot, not two.
other than that you should be fine. ive never done a 2k steeple but im sure itll be okay.
so, summary:
1. dont worry about pacing, but go out very conservatively.
2. just step on the hurdles unless youve practiced hurdling before
3. for the waterjump, just accelerate into it, roll over it, and land one one foot not two.
I would recommend going out slower than you what you might think is a good race pace. It's pretty difficult to clear a 36" barrier when your legs feel like lead. Remember, they won't budge... you on the other hand....
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