Running sub 2:05

majorkey wrote:

Season is coming to an end and I really want to run a sub 2:05 at League.. it's in 1 week and I feel good. I usually don't get out to fast in the 800 but i'm thinking about getting out hard and hanging on to the low 2 guys.. is this a good strategy? As of rn we're doing speed and i been hitting 200s under 30sec like 26+ with 200m jog recovery, 300s in 45-46 with 200m recovery. My PR is 2:06

That long recovery makes 200 interval pace meaningless as a predictor (although still worth doing, it's going to be something like your 400 pace). There are guys that can rep flying 26s on long rest who run 2:08 for 800, nevermind 2:04.

I feel like i'm in better shape than 2:06 because when I ran that time I finished the race feeling like I could've given more from 500-600.. should I just race balls out and hold on

majorkey wrote:

should I just race balls out and hold on

That's essentially the definition of the 800. It's very rare that people run a PR with negative splits. David Rudisha's went 49.28 - 51.63 in his WR. And that's actually a pretty tame dropoff on the second lap compared to what a lot of people do.

I'm planning on doing that. What since this is my last weekend of hard training would it be a great idea to do some hill sprints on the weekend, track stuff, and easy running to recovery

Get out hard the first 200, settle in through 400, push the third 200 to stay on pace, hold on for dear life the last 150-200.

Go be rabbit. Then when your tired keep going and don't stop. Make sure to have good strides and stay up high. Also what grade are you in, and how old are you. I ran sub 2 minute 800 when I was in 6 grade.

i don't think 200's are a good indicator for the 800m, unless you can do 12-16 at 29-30 on 30 seconds resti used to do 200's near the end of the season in high school with 200 shag jog with a teammate (60-90 seconds) in 24-26 seconds and we ran 1:55. if it feels smooth and strong and not straining, it's very meaningful. I split 49 in the 4x400mit's almost the end of the season, the short rest isn't as critical in May as it is in March.what the OP shoudl say is his 1600m time, his 400m time, and what types of workouts he can run. 4 x 400 in 60-62 seconds with short rest is a better indicator

The Dinger wrote:

majorkey wrote:

Season is coming to an end and I really want to run a sub 2:05 at League.. it's in 1 week and I feel good. I usually don't get out to fast in the 800 but i'm thinking about getting out hard and hanging on to the low 2 guys.. is this a good strategy? As of rn we're doing speed and i been hitting 200s under 30sec like 26+ with 200m jog recovery, 300s in 45-46 with 200m recovery. My PR is 2:06

That long recovery makes 200 interval pace meaningless as a predictor (although still worth doing, it's going to be something like your 400 pace). There are guys that can rep flying 26s on long rest who run 2:08 for 800, nevermind 2:04.

Sounds like a plan to me.. my competitors have a stronger kick than me too so should I really try staying on their tails? It's easy to stay up with my teammates in practice but when it comes down to races they blow me off.. can it be my mindset?