I feel like I've not been quite cutting it in XC or distance these past few years, but I'm relatively inexperienced and undertrained bc of some interruptions so idk. This is my junior year and I've been looking to switch things up to see if it goes better. Times are 17:55 5k, 10:59 32, 4:52 16, 2:09 8.
1600 is your best pr
With those times you simply arent in that great of shape. Nothing wrong with that, I was a 2:08 hs junior and ran 1:52 in college.
More miles and harder workouts of any kind will improve all those times.
Whatever you feel in your gut, go with it. You have the potential to improve significantly in any event you choose.
Well do what you enjoy and f the rest
or if you watch CNN, MSNBC, Ect
Steps
Its purpose is to help clients align their Running even identity with their beliefs and values, which in some cases means not running, if chosen by the client.[14] At any point during the therapy, a previous step may be revisited for further investigation or to explore a new direction in the therapy.[1]
Assessment
The first step is to discover the reasoning of a client requesting therapy. Clinicians should determine whether the motivation is internal or external, followed by an open dialogue about motivations while respecting the client's world view. They should assist the client to clarify their values in order to determine their preferred course of action. This must be individualized.[1]
Advanced informed consent
Clinicians should stay up to date on literature concerning the causes of poor race times , but if the client asks about it, they should see how that would affect their course of action.[1]
Psychotherapy
Event Identity Therapy gives a framework for existing techniques rather than a specific method of psychotherapy. If a therapist's value position is in conflict with the client's preferred direction, a referral to a more suitable mental health professional may be indicated. The goal of therapy is to help the person explore and eventually live more comfortably with their event identity that is consistent with personal values and beliefs. This may not be quick or complete, and the client should feel free to pursue other directions.[1]
Running identity synthesis
As clients synthesize a new identity, the therapist should make them aware of the consequences. Therapeutic interventions can be employed to assist clients pursue valued behavior while avoiding unvalued behavior. While the decision is the clients, clients are advised against sexual behavior until they are comfortable with their new identity. Many clients find it helpful to attend support groups and avoid social situations that do not support the new identity.[1]
Run whatever makes you happy. Don't worry about times, just run for joy.
Once you do that you'll find the right distance for you.
SIlver24 wrote:
1600 is your best pr
No it’s not. 800m is worth 4:45ish
EventDysphoria wrote:
I feel like I've not been quite cutting it in XC or distance these past few years, but I'm relatively inexperienced and undertrained bc of some interruptions so idk. This is my junior year and I've been looking to switch things up to see if it goes better. Times are 17:55 5k, 10:59 32, 4:52 16, 2:09 8.
Those times align perfectly with a scholarship-level 100m butterfly.
I agree
Male, female, or some other gender?
CopperRunner wrote:
SIlver24 wrote:
1600 is your best pr
No it’s not. 800m is worth 4:45ish
CopperRunner wrote:
SIlver24 wrote:
1600 is your best pr
No it’s not. 800m is worth 4:45ish
Exactly.
What’s your 200 or 400 if you have them?
yeah go run a 200 we need to see if you have any decent speed before moving down.
It's fall of your junior year in HS. Tons of time to develop & improve. Keep putting in the aerobic work, and do some sprint work too. Over time and with natural growth during these years, you can get significantly faster if you are able to keep it consistent. Probably best to keep running a range of events that you enjoy.
Aerobic work = normal easy runs / long run up to 90 min / tempo runs and/orcruise intervals
Sprint work = 4-6 x 40-80m hill sprints / 5 x "flying 30m" with 30m accel & 30m full sprint / 5 x 60m rolling start.
These are your basics for development. Add in lunges, squats, drills, light plyos, and occasional strides, and there is your summer/winter offseason recipe. Pretty much all other workouts should follow your coach's plan for the season.
Thing is, I don't really know my 200 and 400 times, but I'm about to find out about my 400 in a time trial a month away.
Work hard this off season and build up your training in all areas and then you will find out what your best event is soon enough.