Winter training for mid-distance track runner

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21 years ago 11/11/2002 12:31pm EST

I'm a senior in high school who mainly runs the 800 and 1600 in track. My first races start in early March with my peak races coming in early May. I just finished a somewhat dissapointing XC season in which i upped mileage over the summer but injured my hip in the middle of the season and raced poorly as a result at the end. My pr's from last track season were 4:52 and 2:06 which I know aren't good but they are much faster than my slow 5k time 18:09. I have heard that I ran my base mileage and long runs to fast this past summer and that may have led to my injury. What I want to know is how exactly should I train for the upcoming track season. Oh by the way my highest mileage during XC was only 45 miles a week. Also keep in mind that I will make sure I am 100% over this hip problem before I start my base for track. You can email me advice at

phil1510@hotmail.com

if you'd like

Thanks a lot!

21 years ago 11/11/2002 12:50pm EST

re: db 806

hey man make sure you get over that injury first! up the mileage CAREFULLY for a while then start a little speedwork in Febuary and race you best! good luck!

21 years ago 11/12/2002 8:13am EST

re: db 806

As the above post said just be sure you are 100% before starting back. When you start back, start conservatively and keep the mileage slow. Build a big base over the winter and throw in some strides to mantain leg speed. One long run and one fast tempo run starting in late January should do the trick.

Good Luck!

21 years ago 11/12/2002 8:17am EST

re: usd-wolf

Once you get your base down and even somewhat during the base period HIT THE HILLS! These are extremely beneficial to 800 guys and in my opinion to often neglected.

21 years ago 11/12/2002 8:23am EST

re: kipketer

Here is a major second for the hillwork. I witnessed a little-talent runner go from 2:03 to 1:55 from junior to senior year by simply upping the base mileage and hitting the hills.

21 years ago 11/12/2002 8:40am EST

re: Rush Tribe

Has anybody noticed that the email addresses for db_806, runblue, etc. are all the same?

21 years ago 11/12/2002 8:41am EST

re: Amber D.

I noticed. Very fishy.

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