College 800m Training Thread

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    milesrouchesroomate

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    5 years ago 07/16/2018 8:59pm EDT

    I'm a college club runner for OSU's Running Club. I used to run the 400m, but this upcoming season I'm switching to primarily running the 800m. I've run it once the last two seasons, and ran a 2:04 and a 2:03.33.

    What do I need to do to break 2 mins (and get my time as low as possible?)

    I'm planning on training for XC this fall in order to build a good base for track season. I'm currently running ~18 miles a week, and building up. However, I'm not sure where I want to top out mileage-wise, and I'm unsure of how I can focus on speed while also building enough endurance.

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    5 years ago 07/16/2018 9:00pm EDT
    re: milesrouchesroomate

    Suggestions for track workouts/track season training plans are also welcome

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    5 years ago 07/16/2018 9:05pm EDT
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    http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=2669719

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    5 years ago 07/17/2018 3:56am EDT
    re: milesrouchesroomate

    Great to hear of your goals!

    I coach in the southern hemisphere and during our past track season I had a 16 year old athlete run 1:55 on 15-20 miles a week of running. I also coached a 21 year old who started off running 2:16 in October and by March ran 49.5 and 1:57.

    We are now in the pointy end of our XC season but he has run well so far this season.

    If you are preparing for XC here is a sample of our weekly training.

    Monday threshold session+strides warm-up 1500m drills plyos session 2.5k at 3:35k pace 1k at 4:20 pace then 2.5k at 3:30k pace. Finish session with 6x100m at 1500m pace

    Tuesday easy recovery 30-35 minutes

    Wednesday run how you feel 40-50 minutes

    Thursday warm up then 8x100m short hill sprints + 5x500m in 1:35 with 45 seconds recovery

    Friday off or easy

    Saturday 10k surging hills alternate with 10k progressive run.

    Sunday easy 50-60 minutes running on flat.

    Good luck! If you want sample track sessions please let me know.

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