Ideal Difference 400 v 800

ImNotFast wrote:

Yea but this year was my first year running track and during indoor I ran as a sprinter than moved up to a distance for outdoor. I would say my best distance is 400-600m so I still think there is some other factor affecting my running in the 800m

If you're more of a sprinter look into igloi training. Johnny Gray used it to great success.

Sample of Johnny Gray training:

Non-Competitive Season:

M. 6 miles easy, 16 x 220 (3 easy then 1 good speed-repeat); 6 x 150 good speed; 10 x 110 easy.

T. 6 miles easy, 8 x 440 with 220 jog (3 easy then 1 good speed-repeat); 4 x 220 good speed; 10 x 110 easy.

W. 12 miles easy

Th. 6 miles alternating easy and fresh.

F. 8 miles easy.

S. 10 miles alternation 2 easy and 2 fresh.

S. 8 miles easy.

Competitive Season:

M. Mile warm up; 12 x 110 alternating easy and good speed; 8 x 440 (2 good speed, 1 half speed, 1 lap jog-repeat); 8 x 220 alternating good speed and fresh; 2 miles easy, 2 x 660 (53.0 at 440); 10 x 110 easy.

T. 2 miles easy; 12 x 110; 4 x 880 (1:53); 2 x 440 easy; 12 x 150 (1 easy, 1 good speed, 1 easy, 1 half speed-repeat); 10 x 110 easy.

W. 7 miles easy; 1 x 880 (1:49).

Th. 4 miles easy; 12 x 110 alternating easy and good speed; 8 x 220 with 110 jog in between alternating 1 good speed and 1 hard; 6 x 150 alternating easy and fresh; 10 x 110 easy.

F. 6 miles easy.

S. Race.

S. Rest