800m improvement

What do your splits look like?

Ideally, you positive split the 800 (slower 2nd lap than first- every WR and Oly. race is run this way)

back of the napkin math says a good 800 is your first lap plus 2-4 seconds on your second.

So, what does a 2:05 look like? Some combination of 61/64, 62/63, at worst a 59/65.

You will have 'free' energy the first 200- don't go out and run a 26 just to come back in a 35 and die all the way home. You have a wonderful progression. Your training will peak you around mid-may if y'all have state aspirations, so stay patient! Good luck

In both of my 2:07 times i ran 63/63. Pacing and knowing how to run the 800 has definitely been a challenge for me but It’s getting better with more races under my feet. Getting out faster is definitely something I need to work on. Thanks for the response

Upper 63s, just a little below 64

That's awesome man! A lot of the 800 is just reps and learning to run the race.

Try to get out even just a second quicker. Go 61 high or 62.0 and ride the lightning!

Perfect explanation!