mile troubles. any explanation?

High School Running Distance

6 years ago 04/29/2017 9:51pm EDT

so heres the scoop. indoor season ran 4:26.01 full mile. (4:24.XX conversion) this outdoor season I went and ran 9:38 in the 3200 in a dual meet completely solo, and ran a massive 15 second PR. I had also split a 2:02 the week before in the 4x800. Had spent the beginning portion of the season running events around the 1600 (800, 3200, 400) and ran a 53 400. Assumed that my speed was good enough and my endurance to run a good PR in the 1600. Regardless of being alone at a very fast invite for the win, I still only ran 4:29. Somehow, came back to win the 800 in 1:58, beating the NB National Champion in the 3200 while doing it. So I don't understand how I didn't run a faster time? my 400, 800, and 3200 all suggest I'm capable of running much faster, so what gives? Why is that event not panning out, but the rest are?

6 years ago 04/29/2017 11:05pm EDT

re: 4:26miler

The mental side of things? I've had race distance just get in my head before, and I can't run it well for a while, despite doing well at distances I don't care about.

6 years ago 04/30/2017 12:05am EDT

re: 4:26miler

Somehow, came back to win the 800 in 1:58, beating the NB National Champion in the 3200 while doing it.

what is your name?

6 years ago 04/30/2017 12:09am EDT

re: 4:26miler

i think i figured it out, do you go to hanover-horton hs? Just dont worry about hitting splits, but go out and compete and the times will come once you become comfortable.

6 years ago 04/30/2017 12:11am EDT

re: trackplayer

by the way, the new balance nationals champion you beat was the winner of the freshman 2 mile, not quite the same as beating noah jacobs who won over all and ran 9:03.

6 years ago 04/30/2017 12:14am EDT

re: trackplayer

as in the noah jacobs you also beat (;

6 years ago 04/30/2017 4:54pm EDT

re: trackplayer

trackplayer wrote:
as in the noah jacobs you also beat (;

That'd be the one. great guy, a lot of respect for him as a runner, don't want to throw him under the bus but just want to show the significance of the race to me

6 years ago 04/30/2017 8:17pm EDT

re: 4:26miler

ok, well instead of me guessing names i'll give some advice. I wasnt pr'ing for a while until I just went out and ran a race tactically. I couldnt hit the splits like i was supposed to, but when I went out and competed we closed fast and it was a competitive race. You have good times, so try to get in a fast race and stick with the pack until you can kick, and kick early to test out your fitness.

6 years ago 05/01/2017 12:04am EDT

re: 4:26miler

4:26miler wrote:
so heres the scoop. indoor season ran 4:26.01 full mile. (4:24.XX conversion) this outdoor season I went and ran 9:38 in the 3200 in a dual meet completely solo, and ran a massive 15 second PR. I had also split a 2:02 the week before in the 4x800. Had spent the beginning portion of the season running events around the 1600 (800, 3200, 400) and ran a 53 400. Assumed that my speed was good enough and my endurance to run a good PR in the 1600. Regardless of being alone at a very fast invite for the win, I still only ran 4:29. Somehow, came back to win the 800 in 1:58, beating the NB National Champion in the 3200 while doing it. So I don't understand how I didn't run a faster time? my 400, 800, and 3200 all suggest I'm capable of running much faster, so what gives? Why is that event not panning out, but the rest are?

Train Hard, Win Easy. You race too much!

You guys run CC, followed by indoor track, and then outdoor track.

Even basketball players get burned out competing all year long.

Reply Replying to

Username

Password

Leave the password field blank to post anonymously.

Post Preview

By posting you acknowledge that you have read and abide by our Terms and Conditions.

Remember me on this device.

mile troubles. any explanation?

Of General Interest

This thread has already been deleted.

You have been subscribed.