Hi,
I ran a 4:41 as a sophomore my second race of the season. I can probably run a 10:05 2 mile and a 2:43 1000. The divisional qualifying time is 4:34. Is it a realistic goal to get down to this time by the qualifying deadline, which is in about 5 weeks? What training would I need to do to get there?
On a side note, given my current times, what times should I be shooting for in spring track for the 2 mile, mile and 800?
Thanks in advance
4:29 end of season.
When you say “probably” have you actually ran those times or are you just guessing?
I ran the 2:43, but I haven’t run a 2 mile time yet this season
Runner__ wrote:
I ran the 2:43, but I haven’t run a 2 mile time yet this season
If you haven’t already, talk to your coach about ways to bring down the mile time. Ultimately, he’s the one who watches you run/designs your training plans; he would probably know best.
I definitely think it’s possible. My freshman year I struggled at first to break 5:00, but after some more training and workouts I was able to run 4:48 when it really mattered.
A good workout for the mile is 3x800m at 5 sec slow of goal pace, at goal pace, and 5 sec faster than goal pace. For example, if your goal is 4:40, you would run 2:25 2:20 2:15. 5 minute rest in between those.
As for your times in the spring, it’s a lot easier to train in the spring because of the warmer weather (I guess depending on where you live). I think +/- 4:30 would be a good overall goal as well as 2:00 and 9:45.
Good luck
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