Hello guys I run for a low end d3 college in Pa and am struggling to run the 1500m.
I ran a 800m in 1:55 last week. I usually don't run the 1500m at all but based on my 800m i should be running low 4:05 or faster according to my coach. I ran a 4:20 in the 1500m which is very slow for my fitness. I was trying to tell my coach I don't think the 1500m is for me but my coach just says I need more experience.
Any tips for 1500m
I ran 1:55 for the 800 freshman year of college.
I tried the 1500 for the first time in the first meet of my sophomore and ran 4:05. Never ran a mile/1600m race before either.
The 800 still was my prime event in college, eventually running 1:49.
I agree more with you than your coach. The 1500 may not be for you.
Yeah, I've only ran it 2 times before in my life. I ran a 1:20.9 in the 600m indoor and I also ran a 49.6 in the 400m. Also, if it helps Ive also ran a 2:31 in the 1000m. Im not racing next week so ill have 2 weeks to reflect on my actions and and grow from my mistakes.
I just don't want to disappoint my coach.
I ran 158.8 and 4:01.0
First two laps as even as possible (65ish per lap) third lap push the pace (64) and the last 300 kick for home. Good luck!
Hi. Looks like you have to emphasize on threshold intervals and short maxVO2 intervals. How does your training program look like? 🧙♂️🇸🇪
I think you're in the right here. College coaches love to encourage moving up in distance, but based on your times, you're definitely more of a 400/800 guy than 800/1500. That 600 in particular is very promising, most 1:20 guys I've seen could run 1:52 or so for 800. I would definitely try to work with your coach and attempt to convince him to let you run the 800. You may actually be pretty competitive at the D3 level if you get down to the 1:52 range. You'd have to drop 30 seconds in the 1500 to be equally competitive there (which is highly unlikely).