how do you mix up 51 and 48. Sounds more like you made up a time, figured out it was not the 4:20 pace you stated, did the math, and made up a new number.
in any case, it's an 800 workout. at 51, maybe you are 2:10 to 2:20
At 48.xx, maybe you are 2:05 to 2:15.
8x300 is actually a lot of volume at 800 pace. 5 or 6 reps can be sufficient, if you are really close to optimal time.
4:50-4:55. 3 minutes rest is rediculous.
high school xc coach wrote:
how do you mix up 51 and 48. Sounds more like you made up a time, figured out it was not the 4:20 pace you stated, did the math, and made up a new number.
in any case, it's an 800 workout. at 51, maybe you are 2:10 to 2:20
At 48.xx, maybe you are 2:05 to 2:15.
8x300 is actually a lot of volume at 800 pace. 5 or 6 reps can be sufficient, if you are really close to optimal time.
Haha. I agree that I lost all credibility with my first post. FWIW, 51 was goal pace because I am hoping to hold that pace for my 1600. Agree with those who said I may be closer to 4:40. I will be very disappointed if I run slower than 4:45, but we'll see in 48 hours. I'll aim for 68 first lap and hope I don't die too badly.
I think I see what OP was maybe going for here ... my HS coach would have the milers do a workout like this towards the end of the season. Easy workout at (or just slightly faster than) mile goal pace, plenty of rest. Basically like very long strides. The purpose was to get the runner to practice race pace in a relaxed session with plenty of rest -- assuming the runner has done the work for the preceding months, this type of relaxed race-pace session can serve a good purpose, I believe.
So, for 4:40 target, 8 x 300 @ 51 (OP's original plan) with 3 min standing rest would make sense if this were the purpose. However, it wouldn’t make sense to turn it around and wonder what kind of mile time the session predicts -- it doesn’t predict a mile time, it’s a stride/turnover/pace session based on what you already know you want to run.
Ignore whatever anyone says about your mileage, rests, background. Runners are individuals, some need more of this or that, but that is a detail.
Your workout says you should go for 68's, commit to 1200 at least then see what you have left.
Yeah, I could do that and my pr for 1600 is 5:10, granted my 400 is around 54
Well , the wait is over:
68, 68, 69, 77!
I could have used three minutes rest before my last 400.
I'm not surprised, but I think I've actually lost fitness since school started. Just haven't had enough time to keep up my mileage and haven't had my team to run workouts with. Really hoping that we have an outdoor track season this year.
Thanks everyone for playing along.
I’m a D2 female runner. Our coach explicitly told us not to visit LetsRun forums.
Great interview with Steve Cram - says Jakob has no chance of WRs this year
RENATO can you talk about the preparation of Emile Cairess 2:06
adizero Road to Records with Yomif Kejelcha, Agnes Ngetich, Hobbs Kessler & many more is Saturday
2024 College Track & Field Open Coaching Positions Discussion
Hats off to my dad. He just ran a 1:42 Half Marathon and turns 75 in 2 months!