800m/1500m hopeful with a few questions

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11 years ago 08/19/2014 8:26pm EDT

I just got out of college and really want to pursue some fast times while working full time, so I'm going to try mid distance and get into a training group (1:48ish is my goal for this year). The reason being is because my job is 5 am to 2 pm and I won't have time to double and I will on and off my feet, so a lot of volume is not an ideal option.

I just want some opinions on what to do.

I would like to peak for an indoor meet in mid February then again in mid June. Would it be best if I did 1500m indoor then 800m outdoor, or vice versa?

If it helps, I come from more of a mile/5k background, but have shown some potential with mid distance with distance training. I'm not sure if I should build more aerobic then switch down, or do more leg speed first then go up. Anyone have success doing it one way of the other?

Any training advice would also be appreciated!

11 years ago 08/19/2014 8:44pm EDT

re: Context is Key

I would do the 800m first then the 1500m. You should just do track workouts from now until your indoor meets with the occasional 30 minute easy run if you are able to double on saturday (assuming you take sunday off) or you could do it on sunday. Believe it or not 800m is more of a sprint than endurance, so I believe with your endurance background that will be able to carry you well for the training.

Also it will be good for you to have better speed that way your 1500m time will also be better. Some recommended workouts are along the lines of : 8,2,8,2,8,2 in that order with after running the 8 walking to the 200m and running that then walking a lap.

Also some 250s are good and 400s and 600s.

What is your best 400m time and how recent was it?

Good luck

11 years ago 08/19/2014 8:49pm EDT

re: 800m Runner

Thanks for the input.

I ran a 51.7 in 2013 track season. Never ran one this past season. I also did this with 5k specific training with a hint of mile type of training so I could have a little more leg speed for the kick.

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