Sub 2 800m

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    800metreRunner

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    9 years ago 06/21/2014 2:48pm EDT

    I'm 14 looking to run a sub 2 minute 800m this season. Do you think this is possible and if so what should I be doing to achieve this?

    About me: my current best is 2.02 (splits were 60,62 if your interested). I missed most of the XC season with ankle problems so my endurance is currently quite weak. I mostly rely on my speed to get good times although my endurance is slowly improving. I don't do much mileage (20-30 mpw) but do quite a lot speed work. My 300 time is 37.9 (u15s aren't allowed to do 400 in the UK), haven't done 1500.

    So, do you think a sub 2 is possible and if so should I be focusing on speed or trying to improve my endurance?

    Realistically I have about 2 months left of the track season.

    Many thanks in advance!

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    9 years ago 06/21/2014 3:15pm EDT
    re: 800metreRunner

    It's definitely possible. In fact, those 3 seconds might all come off in one race--I think the 800 is especially prone to long plateaus followed by a big breakthrough. So even if you're stuck at 2:02 for another 6 weeks, you definitely shouldn't lose hope.

    With only 2 months left, I wouldn't recommend messing around with your training. In terms of race strategy, you should try to make a habit of going out in 58, because that's probably what you'll need to do to break 2.

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    9 years ago 06/21/2014 3:50pm EDT
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    Thank you!

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