How to solidly beat someone in a race

Make or Break wrote:

The “Championship Roster”/Varsity cut is coming soon and the last spot is really close between another guy and I. He has a better PR and is older(junior vs. sophomore), while I have beat him in every race but 2(PR and the race before, both which were early season). Personally, I think that I need a very good race tomorrow to beat him out for the last spot. Is there any way to beat him by 30 seconds or more? He generally goes out very fast for the first mile, and dies at the end of second mile. Should I go out fast in an attempt to trick him into going faster? Would that possibly backfire? Or should I keep with the same sit and kick tactic I have been using the whole season?

time for the monthly running on pure hate discussion

but seriously, don't change a race plan that you've been doing all year. just run your race, you will probably mess with yourself more than him if you do something stupid.

Now is probably a good time to tell you that he cheated on your sister.

With your mom.

Now, go destroy that kid like the dirtbag that he is. No mercy. Do you understand, soldier?

You sound like a real team player.

Run fast. Like....really fast. And hopefully that pace will be faster than his.

You'll need to beat his pr, or at least show you're in shape to. Your coach will probably go with seniority, plus if he has a better pr he has more of a chance to have a big race and contribute. You need to establish yourself as better, so I would advise you to go for it. Go out hard, and who knows, maybe you'll hold on and run great.

just go for a pb, same every race. don't race anyone, best chance of winning is going for a pb anyways.

Remember that there is no U in TEAM.

Save running on "Pure Hate" for the right occasions. Unless fellow teammate stole your girlfriend, talks with an annoying high-pitched voice,comes from a lot of money, or is Canadian then there is no need to bring rage at your age. They'll be plenty of time for that later. Just try to run nice even pace, the bring hammer down if within reach.

Stand for Anthem

MAGA

Move hard with 500-600m to go, pass with authority and open as much of a gap as you can. Cross the line looking as relaxed as possible.

PURE HATE AND ANGER

SIR YES SIR

Cocaine.

I would just try to run the fastest you individually can. If you both do that and he beats you at your best, so be it. That will be the best thing for the team as a whole.

I beat the guy I needed to beat by about 150-200m (we don't have times yet). Hopefully that is good enough.

Well, a shoe isn't solid enough to beat someone "solidly" so I would say pick up a branch on the trail or maybe plant a baseball bat on the course.

Make or Break wrote:

The “Championship Roster”/Varsity cut is coming soon and the last spot is really close between another guy and I. He has a better PR and is older(junior vs. sophomore), while I have beat him in every race but 2(PR and the race before, both which were early season). Personally, I think that I need a very good race tomorrow to beat him out for the last spot. Is there any way to beat him by 30 seconds or more? He generally goes out very fast for the first mile, and dies at the end of second mile. Should I go out fast in an attempt to trick him into going faster? Would that possibly backfire? Or should I keep with the same sit and kick tactic I have been using the whole season?

Maybe more of a psychological strategy before the race would help. Get into his head a little bit. Not sure what to do specifically, but maybe you know what might get his feathers a bit ruffled, break his confidence, get him doubting himself. Or maybe something to make him feel overly confident. This should be fun!

Make or Break wrote:

I beat the guy I needed to beat by about 150-200m (we don't have times yet). Hopefully that is good enough.

OK, never mind, I guess I arrived a little late to the party! But congrats on the "solid beating" you gave. Hopefully it did the trick!