I'm a freshman running the 2000m steeple tomorrow and I have no idea what I'm doing. My mile PR is 5:38 and I'm pretty short, around 5'4", so if anyone has any tips and also what splits I should target that would be great. I've heard you should start slow to avoid burning out later bc it gets really hard to jump when tired, but I've also heard to just step on them.
Thank you!
At your pace, it is far better to step on each hurdle and jump down rather than “hurdle” them. Hurdling them would take far too much energy and would result in a hard crash (especially with no experience). You should go out comfortable— say like you would a 3200m— and pick it up as you feel better in the latter 2 or 3 laps. Jump up on each hurdle with one leg and scoot over it— drop straight down. Obviously, on the water pit you jump off further to try and avoid the water, but on the others do not jump far out. Try to go straight down and keep your speed so you are not restarting after every hurdle. Really attack each hurdle as well; build speed into it and try to maintain momentum. Goodluck!!
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