I am a Junior running track. I would like to qualify for the upcoming regional meet. Qualifying standards are:
800: 2:02
1600: 4:38
3200: 10:00
Currently, my PRs for the 8, 16, and 32 are 2:15, 4:58, and 10:39 respectively
I think I can knock those times down a bit considering it they were run at my first two meets of the season
Which event will be most in my reach? In other words, is it easier to trim 40 seconds off the 2 mile, 20 off the mile, or 13 off of the 800?
Id say 13 off of the 800 is a very long shot. To take 40 off of the 2 mile is the same as taking 20 off of the mile except you would have to do it twice in the two-mile. Better to do it in one mile instead of trying to do it twice in a row in the two-mile if that makes sense(because 20+20=40) I'm sure you just overlooked this but I think the mile is your best shot! Good luck!
and to answer the initial question, yes you can qualify. 20 off of the mile is a huge deal but you can do it, eat well, sleep long, and train smart. Most of all, get your mindset right. Now go smoke some kids!
tcrunsbm wrote:
I am a Junior running track. I would like to qualify for the upcoming regional meet. Qualifying standards are:
800: 2:02
1600: 4:38
3200: 10:00
Currently, my PRs for the 8, 16, and 32 are 2:15, 4:58, and 10:39 respectively
I think I can knock those times down a bit considering it they were run at my first two meets of the season
Which event will be most in my reach? In other words, is it easier to trim 40 seconds off the 2 mile, 20 off the mile, or 13 off of the 800?
what does your current training look like and look it depends on how much you want it really
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and to answer the initial question, yes you can qualify. 20 off of the mile is a huge deal but you can do it, eat well, sleep long, and train smart. Most of all, get your mindset right. Now go smoke some kids!
Certainly would help if: 1) You are in a race with a bunch of 4:35 runners and 2)If part of your problem is that you really haven't pushed your body in a race and have yet to maximize your ability. 20 seconds off a 1600m race is a hard ask, but 15 years ago I had a female 1600m runner go from 5:39 to 5:16 at the state championships because she decided she wanted a top 5 finish, so she ran with the front pack and ran waaaay outside her comfort zone for the first time. Watching her run the first 800 in 2:35 (her PR in the open 800 was 2:34 at the time) was equal parts exciting and terrifying because while it was cool to see her compete with the best, I was pretty sure she was going to crash and burn on the last lap. She had nothing left for the final 100m and stumbled across the finish line in 6th, but it was a very cool moment.
I hope you'll have race help, but if you train hard, treat your body right and take a chance you might surprise yourself. You might also fall short, but being great doesn't happen by accident.
Good luck.
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