Why arent I running fast?

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    yankeeguy213

    Member since 01/18/2012.

    34 posts. Last post 11 years ago.
    12 years ago 05/01/2012 8:45pm EDT

    Alright so I am a Freshman in highschool and I cant seem to run as fast as i think i can/should. The last week of January I ran a 509, 1600m indoors off of just base training and some strides. (About 35-40MPW) and so far after my 3rd 1600m of the season my PR is only 502. Should I only improve 7 seconds in a season with all the workouts and everything? Im feeling really frustrated because i havent had any consistency and im losing to guys ive never lost to before (In XC and last year) and i know ive worked harder then them over the winter. There are guys i beat in XC by 15 seconds that are running 452. Im not sure whats wrong, please give me some suggestions. Do i choke in races? Is it a mental game im playing on myself? Thanks for all the responses.

    Sincerely,

    A frustrated freshman.

  • hahaha no

    Anonymous Poster

    12 years ago 05/01/2012 8:52pm EDT
    re: yankeeguy213

    i ran 50 a week over the winter and ran 4:51 my first 1600 in a meet that i tripled 4by8 mile and 2...ran 16:58 in cross

  • the late media coverup

    Anonymous Poster

    12 years ago 05/01/2012 9:09pm EDT
    re: hahaha no

    hahaha no wrote:

    i ran 50 a week over the winter and ran 4:51 my first 1600 in a meet that i tripled 4by8 mile and 2...ran 16:58 in cross

    Well aren't you special.

    Answer: NO!

  • patience, grasshopper

    Anonymous Poster

    12 years ago 05/01/2012 9:12pm EDT
    re: yankeeguy213

    This is a sport with ups and downs. You've got a long ways to go before you know how fast you can be, what sort of runner you will be. Keep your head down and your spirits up. Keep working. Keep believing. Good things will happen.

  • J.R.

    Anonymous Poster

    12 years ago 05/01/2012 9:16pm EDT
    re: yankeeguy213

    What are your times for 3200 and 800?

    People progress at different rates while developing.

    Here's a fellow who ran 5:09 a year ago, and this year he's already run 9:35 for 3200m

    http://fl.milesplit.com/athletes/2172583-sukhi-khosla

    Be patient, and allow yourself time to develop.

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    yankeeguy213

    Member since 01/18/2012.

    34 posts. Last post 11 years ago.
    12 years ago 05/01/2012 9:19pm EDT
    re: J.R.

    well ive only had one meet this year where i felt everything clicking, got that tingly feeling in your head and shoulders when you know you feel good and there i ran 212 for 800m and 1050 for 3200m but the 3200m was about 3 hours after the 800m... and the 3200m was in the middle of a rainstorm with about 1/4in. of water in half of lane 1. Not the best conditions. thanks so far everyone.

  • AnersHYKI

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    12 years ago 05/01/2012 9:28pm EDT
    re: yankeeguy213

    yankeeguy213 wrote:

    Alright so I am a Freshman in highschool and I cant seem to run as fast as i think i can/should. The last week of January I ran a 509, 1600m indoors off of just base training and some strides. (About 35-40MPW) and so far after my 3rd 1600m of the season my PR is only 502. Should I only improve 7 seconds in a season with all the workouts and everything? Im feeling really frustrated because i havent had any consistency and im losing to guys ive never lost to before (In XC and last year) and i know ive worked harder then them over the winter. There are guys i beat in XC by 15 seconds that are running 452. Im not sure whats wrong, please give me some suggestions. Do i choke in races? Is it a mental game im playing on myself? Thanks for all the responses.

    Sincerely,

    A frustrated freshman.

    You are not 14 years old. You just a frustrated, selfcoaching devil.

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    yankeeguy213

    Member since 01/18/2012.

    34 posts. Last post 11 years ago.
    12 years ago 05/01/2012 9:35pm EDT
    re: AnersHYKI

    You are quite wrong with that statement. Im 15.

  • The MonBRO Doctrine

    Anonymous Poster

    12 years ago 05/01/2012 9:35pm EDT
    re: yankeeguy213

    Sometimes you need to run a few races at a certain distance before you really get the hang of it. You may very well have a breakout race soon.

    Some of those guys you beat in XC could be more 800/1600 types though, so watch comparing yourself too much.

  • ireallylikerunning

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    12 years ago 05/01/2012 9:35pm EDT
    re: yankeeguy213

    I am a high school runner and am in a similar position as you. What you need to realize is that we are in the middle of intense training. Our bodies do not have time to really rest between meets and hard workouts. However, once we begin to taper for our peak races by reducing our mileage and focusing on speedwork, our times will fall. Hard work pays off. Good luck, you will be in my prayers!

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    yankeeguy213

    Member since 01/18/2012.

    34 posts. Last post 11 years ago.
    12 years ago 05/01/2012 9:38pm EDT
    re: ireallylikerunning

    Hey thanks, glad to hear im not the only one. Im thinking i might be just really fatigued because i just ran my 4th meet in 13 days.. which is also my 7th event in 13 days. Good luck to you.

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