I recently transitioned to college as a 16:30 5k runner and 9:59 2 miler. As I have transitioned, I have run 21:55 in the 6k and 18:00 in the 5k. Suddenly, I lack the running ability I carried throughout the summer (getting dropped in some workouts, and obviously in racing). Any recommendations on putting together a great freshman year? Thanks!
Check your nutrients, my first year of college my diet got really bad for a bit and it effected me a lot.
Make sure you aren’t over training as well. If you ran your 16:30 on 40-50 mpw that 70-80 mpw bump can be harmful if done improperly.
How is your placement? Are placing near people that ran 16:00-16:30 in high school? Some courses are off.
Talk a teammate through a typical day for you. They might notice that you are doing something very counterproductive that you don't realize.
Something like walking to every class might add up to an extra +5 miles/day. Skipping breakfast will leave you tired in the afternoon. etc. Simple fixes that someone else can notice, but you might miss.
always be hydrating
Galenluvr69 wrote:
I recently transitioned to college as a 16:30 5k runner and 9:59 2 miler. As I have transitioned, I have run 21:55 in the 6k and 18:00 in the 5k. Suddenly, I lack the running ability I carried throughout the summer (getting dropped in some workouts, and obviously in racing). Any recommendations on putting together a great freshman year? Thanks!
It's a common occurrence that many freshmen encounter making the switch from high school to college. In high school they were the top thoroughbred. Now, they're just another horse in the barn. You'll get better. Keep working at it and don't get discouraged. I'm sure the other girls on the team will be supportive of you as well.
RIP: D3 All-American Frank Csorba - who ran 13:56 in March - dead
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
Hats off to my dad. He just ran a 1:42 Half Marathon and turns 75 in 2 months!
2024 College Track & Field Open Coaching Positions Discussion
adizero Road to Records with Yomif Kejelcha, Agnes Ngetich, Hobbs Kessler & many more is Saturday