Need Help with 800 meter race Strategy

Just race.

it's all about competing. don't worry about times, just stick your nose in it and race!

Even splits.

29-29-29-29 = 1:56.00

wizardstaff wrote:

Even splits.

29-29-29-29 = 1:56.00

Not true

If you feel you are a strength runner with not great but adequate 400 speed, I would suggest you try to keep your nose in it on the first lap (maybe a 56 or 57) and start making your move on the back stretch of the second lap (with 300 or 350 to go) so you are in position to make a run when you get on the home stretch. However, I would rather find out now what is comfortable on the first lap then find out when you get in a championship race.

wizardstaff wrote:

Even splits.

29-29-29-29 = 1:56.00

Bing, bing, bing. We have a winner!!!!

1:30, followed by a 10

I'd say push hard out of the blocks but then relax until ~150m, just pretend it's the mile to get yourself to do that slower, then work your way up for the next 350m. Kick with 300 to go, keep pushing yourself to go faster and faster, try to fin done more gear on the home stretch by increasing the frequency of your steps, not lengthening your stride

Not for the 800m. You want a slightly faster first have. Go look up the British Miler article for all the details of whySomething along the lines of 28 29 29 30 = 1:56As a practical matter, if your dying more than 5s you have pacing issues. If your in the 3-5s range you are going out a hare to fast but you might want to keep going out at that pace and figure by the end of the season you cut the gap down to 2-3s. If your sub 3, don't worry about pacing. And if you are negative splitting your 800m, stop running tactical races:)

Mexican Gumbo Master wrote:

wizardstaff wrote:

Even splits.

29-29-29-29 = 1:56.00

Bing, bing, bing. We have a winner!!!!

eat your wheaties and run, son