Quick 800m debate

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  • The Opinionator

    Anonymous Poster

    8 years ago 07/01/2015 6:17am EDT

    So as you all know there are generally 3 types of 800m runners; 400/800 type, 800 only type, & the 800 & up type. Well me and a friend of mine were both on opposing sides as far weight training goes. I felt that the 400/800 and only 800 type should stick to to a weightlifting program similar to a 400m runner, but of course do the necessary mileage an 800m runner should. He felt that any type of 800m runner should stick to the same weight training regimen as the 800 and up type runner. let's run community, what is your take on this?

  • Opinion

    Anonymous Poster

    8 years ago 07/01/2015 6:42am EDT
    re: The Opinionator

    I don't think tons of strength is necessary for the 800m. Therefore a weight training program with a focus on muscular endurance and improving muscle tone, getting stronger without adding lots of body weight, is more important.

    I don't think an 800m runner should lift like a sprinter, nor like a 5000m runner. Saying that, some power is needed so a bit of heavy lifting may help some runners.

    I don't think it is as simple as just giving everyone a programme depending on what events they are best at, the individual and their coach have to find a programme that fits them and gets performance improvements.

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    Ecoeco

    Member since 01/12/2015.

    31 posts. Last post 8 years ago.
    8 years ago 07/01/2015 8:02am EDT
    re: Opinion

    Strength training is somewhat overratet for the 800m runner. You can get away doing hill runs once per week. You can get damn good without doing traditional strength training. Focus your energies on the intervals.

    if you lift. Do some lifting that dont make you sore or hinders your running.

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    Anonymous Poster

    8 years ago 07/01/2015 8:08am EDT
    re: The Opinionator

    I'm an 800 and up guy and I need to lift to run fast. I trained with a 4/8 guy that never lifted and he beat me consistently. I think it is very important to lift, especially some Olympic lifts (cleans, squats, snatches), there just needs to be some proper coaching and monitoring to make sure that form is correct and the athletes aren't overly fatigued.

    You also don't need to do a ton of mileage as a 4/8 guy. I had a year where I was going through injury after injury so I cut my mileage drastically and did more short and fast stuff. PR'd at 400, 800 and 1000 that season on no more than 30 mpw. I usually run around 60-70 a week normally.

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