Just a question:
Is there anything wrong with getting up front and trying to hold it? Is that not the best way to race? Is there a reason behind that. Everybody says to get behind the guy all just follow his shoulders, but what really works?
Talking about the 800m, but I guess its relevant everywhere else.
You should try different styles to learn what you can do.
Going out front and holding on is the best way to really test your fitness and get something out of it.
The 800 is different than any other race, though.
The sprints are all out and even the 400 is a race that you barely pace.
Longer events need to be paced evenly for best results.
The 800 requires the first lap to be faster.
But it depends if you come form the 400 or from the 1500 on how fast you take it out.
400 types take it out faster and 1500 types finish faster.
Go out hard and then adjust in your next race.
Soooo many ways to run the 800m.
Bro in law was an IL state champ and a 1:46 guy in college.....he loved to burn the 3rd 200 and break up everyone's strategy. Then hang on the last 200.
RIP: D3 All-American Frank Csorba - who ran 13:56 in March - dead
RENATO can you talk about the preparation of Emile Cairess 2:06
Running for Bowerman Track Club used to be cool now its embarrassing
Hats off to my dad. He just ran a 1:42 Half Marathon and turns 75 in 2 months!
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