I have no clue why I am so bad at the mile.

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6 years ago 02/16/2018 9:42am EST

I am a sophomore in high school and have been running for a few years. Last track season I had a pretty big break through and dropped my 800 from 2:28 to 2:16, mile from a 5:15 to a 5:00 as well as dropping my 3200m from a 11:25 to a 10:28. During the xc season I got a pr of 16:14 in a 5k and averaged a 16:50 for the whole season. We did a 1 mile time trial directly after xc and I could only get a 5:01 going all out. I dont know is wrong. I have the endurance for a 16:14 and the speed for a 2:16 (its slow but it shows I can somewhat get my legs moving). Why is it that out of all the miles I ran last track season ( like 6) and this post xc season ( trailed twice) I can't ever seem to drop sub 5?

6 years ago 02/16/2018 9:51am EST

re: Whats up with my times?

I haven't raced the mile on the track much, but I found it really hard to pace. My 2 middle laps are always terribly slow. If I could keep the 2nd lap as fast as the first, I think I would be better. Having said that, after most of my races I finished with too much energy, and feel like I could have gone faster. Is that the same with you? What kind of lap splits were you getting? These would give a better indication. Also your 800m/mile pb ratio would be similar to mine, so around 5 flat doesn't sound unreasonable for a 2:16. 5,000m is obviously better. One thing I find with races is that I often finish too fast, and think I could have given it more, but during the race I feel like I can't go faster, but could hold the pace for a longer duration instead. I bet you could hold 5 min mile pace evenly if you ran a 3k.

6 years ago 02/16/2018 9:54am EST

re: Whats up with my times?

You seem to lack speed and have great endurance. Consider moving up to the marathon sooner rather than later, or work on getting your 800 down under 2:10. What kind of splits do you run in your miles...out fast and die, or out too slow?

6 years ago 02/16/2018 10:01am EST

re: 450milerguy

For my mile PB, I ran 4:40. I did the first 409m in about 66. but I got to the end of the next lap at 2:20. I can't remember the time at the end of the next lap, but I remember finishing really well. My lungs were burning. I hope to improve again. I'm probably suited to the marathon most, and look forward to moving up eventually.

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