Can I go sub 4:10 for the mile?

High School Running Distance

7 years ago 04/27/2016 2:00pm EDT

I am currently a sophomore in high school. I ran 4:20.14 for the 1600 as a freshman last year. I was averaging around 35-40 miles per week when I ran that. This year my mileage is closer to 40-45. I ran a 1:56 800 this year which is 5 seconds better than what I ran as a freshman, as well as a 51 for the 400 (relay split). I was very sick during most of indoors this year and was able to run 4:23 for the full mile.Last week I did a workout that consisted of 6 800s with a 400 active recovery in between each one. I think I averaged around 2:16. There is a very competitive mile race coming up in one week is it possible in the shape that I am in right now to go faster than 4:10 for the mile there?

7 years ago 04/27/2016 2:05pm EDT

re: anthonyg

7 years ago 04/27/2016 2:25pm EDT

re: Human_Torch

Odds are about as good as are the odds that you really ran 4:20 as a frosh.

7 years ago 04/27/2016 5:28pm EDT

re: Not a coach

Not a coach wrote:
Odds are about as good as are the odds that you really ran 4:20 as a frosh.

He did run 4:20

7 years ago 04/29/2016 12:23pm EDT

re: sammy j

sammy j wrote:
Not a coach wrote:
Odds are about as good as are the odds that you really ran 4:20 as a frosh.
He did run 4:20

Here is his profile if you want. I found it in like 2 seconds.

http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=7323487#/L0

7 years ago 04/29/2016 12:34pm EDT

re: anthonyg

anthonyg wrote:
I am currently a sophomore in high school. I ran 4:20.14 for the 1600 as a freshman last year. I was averaging around 35-40 miles per week when I ran that. This year my mileage is closer to 40-45. I ran a 1:56 800 this year which is 5 seconds better than what I ran as a freshman, as well as a 51 for the 400 (relay split). I was very sick during most of indoors this year and was able to run 4:23 for the full mile.Last week I did a workout that consisted of 6 800s with a 400 active recovery in between each one. I think I averaged around 2:16. There is a very competitive mile race coming up in one week is it possible in the shape that I am in right now to go faster than 4:10 for the mile there?

Not yet. Next year there's a possiblity but I'd say this year 4:13-4:15 is most likely.

7 years ago 04/29/2016 12:45pm EDT

re: Disgruntlededer

Outstanding! I'm very excited for you.

Obviously you should work with your coach to come up with a realistic plan for the race.

Off the top I'd consider running a comfortable 2:09 through 800 and negative split the best you can with a goal of 4:15. Worst case you probably break 4:20 and you know you've got work to do. Best case, you bang out an impressive negative split and are totally pumped to continue your hard work and the next race.

A goal of 4:10 may put you under too much stress for the first 800; ie 2:03 - 2:05 800 resulting in a blowup and a non PR which is bad for moral and motivation.

Enjoy the process of progressing.

Keep us informed. A bunch of us would love to follow your progress.

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