Another One! 800m predictor workout (not a hobby jogger)

Training Advice/Discussion 800

6 years ago 02/21/2018 5:30pm EST

So I ran 2:01.0 about 3-4 weeks ago and I’ve been focusing more on speed and the 800 since then (before I was focusing on the mile).

I ran 2x600m at 1:28.3 and then 1:26.6 with 20min rest in between.

This exceeded my expectations. My goal was to run 1:28.5 and I crushed that. I did this with some teammates but they were all behind me by at least 1.5 seconds and I wasn’t focusing on beating them I felt like I was running alone pretty much. Is it u reasonable to try to run 1:57.0, like go out in 56.x?

6 years ago 02/21/2018 5:58pm EST

re: Highschoolrunnerrr

It's hard for me to say for sure because I never really did more than 400m at ~800m pace, which isn't to say I am against 600m reps, our coach just never gave us reps that long.

I'd say 1:57-1:58 might be doable at some point. What's your 400m PR?

If you're trying to run 1:57, I wouldn't go out in 56 if you can avoid it. Ideally you'd want to be able 57.XX, 59.XX, somewhere in that range. Relax through the first 300m, then stay engaged for the next 150m, then start to push pretty hard from 500-600m, then it's basically all out after 600m.

6 years ago 02/21/2018 6:03pm EST

re: Highschoolrunnerrr

Another One! 800m predictor workout (not a hobby jogger)

You will be one of these days. Enjoy it while it lasts.

6 years ago 02/21/2018 6:05pm EST

re: Highschoolrunnerrr

Saying, "I'm not a hobby jogger" is the most hobby-joggerish phrase of all time.

6 years ago 02/21/2018 6:30pm EST

re: Really Bro

If you’re not world class then youre a hobbyjogger.

6 years ago 02/21/2018 6:46pm EST

re: Rez

I’m lieterally just a high school kid who said “I’m not a hobby jogger” as a joke. I just wanted to imply that I’m not extremely slow and uncompetitive. Can you please just give me predictions? My coach says 157 is what I should go for.

6 years ago 02/21/2018 6:56pm EST

re: Highschoolrunnerrr

then listen to your coach, he seems to not have led you astray so far. why do you need justification from a running forum from strangers?

6 years ago 02/21/2018 7:09pm EST

re: double talk

Trigger warning for Hobby Joggers!

6 years ago 02/21/2018 7:10pm EST

re: Highschoolrunnerrr

If you're trying to run 1:57, going out in 56 is retarded. Go out in 57-mid to 58 low and you won't feel like your legs are completely full of lead with 250 to go.

Also 20 minute recovery is pretty ridiculous for this workout, like is that even a workout anymore or just 2 separate time trials? If the breaks were more like 6-10 minutes I would feel much more comfortable saying 1:57-56, but I might lean more toward 1:59-58. Who knows, just go out in 57, keep pace from 400-600 and see what you have left in the last 200. All there is to it.

6 years ago 02/21/2018 9:19pm EST

re: 800dude

2:01 is most definitely a jogger if you're a male.

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