This were my pr's as a senior, last year.
800-2:04
1600-4:45
3200-10:26
I have no idea what event I should be focusing on, what to take as my primary distance. Which of this times do you think is the best/why? What event should i be looking forward in college?
Also I hardly ran more than 20 miles a week in preparation for this times.
Do them all - each race has benefits pertaining to the other two.
As for what you should focus on - Do you have a local, district or regional ranking idea where you might fit in best? How do your times rank at your own school? against competitors' schools?
Simple logic would suggest you'll improve best in the event wherein you are ranked the highest relatively speaking. It's not the best way to analyze your strengths and weaknesses, but it's an easy way to settle on your supposed primary event for now.
But seriously, continue to participate in all three ..... and throw in a few 400's if you get the chance.
I'd say your 800m time is the best performance, but you also say that you didn't run many miles, so I don't know.
I'll just add - it's easier to move up than move down.
Focus on the 800 for the first part of the season, see if you can knock 4 seconds off your time and get under than magic 2 minute barrier. You do that and the ability to improve in the 1600 and 3200 increases exponentially. Toward the end of the season you'll have enough of all three to make a more dedicated decision per your favorite/best.
Thanks, at the beginning of the season I was actually focusing on the 3200 since my time on the first invite was a 10:27. On the last month of the season coach put me on the 4x800 and mainly focused on it. I also like the 800 better but need more top speed, any thoughts?
Okay, so the consensus seems to be the 800.
FYI - During the season you need to work with your school's coach(es), and keep in mind advice you get here may run contrary to what your coach(es) have planned out.
I'm assuming you're getting ready for XC season, so put the track specifics on the back burner for now and just focus on moving up the ranks in XC.
Then after XC season, get together with your track coach/coaches and tell him your goal of wanting to break 2 minutes in the 800 by midseason, then use that as a springboard for improving your 1600 and 3200 time. Tell him you want to improve your top speed, and let him/her work with you to achieve that goal.
What's your best 200/400m?
But seriously, continue to participate in all three ....
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What's your build? If you're built heavy it's kind of bad for any of those distances but it you're tall you should lean towards the 800 where you can make use of your stride.
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