Stuck in 800m

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    RobHoop

    Member since 01/11/2022.

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    2 weeks ago 04/28/2024 10:06am EDT

    I havent not PR’ed since the middle of indoor season(1:52.3) where I had 53/59 splits. I have one more meet left this season and that is conference championships in 2 weeks. My outdoor meet results have been 1:54mid, 1:52.6, and 1:53.7. I believe im in the best shape ive ever been in but I am just not executing well and I ESPECIALLY am tightening up at the end of races where I usually have a good kick. This weekend I ran 3:56 1500m(3sec PR),1:53.6 800m the next day, and 49.9 split(official) 45mins after. The 800m just isnt adding up and I would like to ask how to break what I think is a mental/executional barrier. Ive been wanting to run 1:50 this outdoor season.

  • xy.

    Anonymous Poster

    2 weeks ago 04/28/2024 11:38am EDT
    re: RobHoop

    What were the splits in your last three 800s? Sub 1:50 should be very doable. Make sure your first 200 is controlled at 26-low/mid. I am a fan of running 3x 200 relaxed at goal pace in your race warmup. Too many nervous runners throw the race away in the first 150.

    For the fastest time (as opposed to tactical), you should be squeezing the effort, no abrupt accel or decel. Your competition of course will affect this.

    Also...wind matters. If the sprints are not wind legal you have an uphill battle.

    For a good running channel at your level check out Jessie Heywards YT at North Colorado.

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    RobHoop

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    2 weeks ago 04/28/2024 11:51am EDT
    re: xy.

    1:54 race we went out in 57-58. 1:52 race I went out in 55.5. 1:53 race I went out in 54.5 but we came thru 600m at about 1:24. Was a windy day yesterday so it kinda smacked everyone with a gust on the backstretch.

  • overworked?

    Anonymous Poster

    2 weeks ago 04/28/2024 2:35pm EDT
    re: RobHoop

    you're probably just not fresh right now.. once you taper I think your 800 will drop dramatically.

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