800 meter question

Very possible. Strong HS milers can run sub 4:15 and easily hit those 800 times with open 4 times of 50-52. I never split any better than 51 in the 400 and ran 1:56 in the half, my teammate ran 4:14 in the mile, 1:53 in the half and never split better than 51 also.

Steve Cram had a 400 PB of 49ish. He had an 800 PB of about 1:43ish.

I had a teammate who split 51 on a relay and probably had an open 400 pr of 52-53. He was able to run 1:56 fairly consistantly, so it's definitely possible. If you can run 51 in the open 400 I don't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to run 1:54 - just gotta be strong.

sure..

Ryan Hall was 50.5, 1:51 and 3:42 his senior year of HS.

ive only run 50 flat in the open and run 151 many a time.

yes. 51.2 open 400m. 1:53.46 800m.

Crap thats amazing only running 50 or so an being able to run a 1:50. I dont want to turn this into another how much mileage a 800 guy should do post but what do you contribute to your success?

I have run 52.4 and run 1:53.0 and 3:52

It depends on which end you approach the event from.

my PRs are 51.7 and 1:55

i expect to run 1:52 before breaking 50s (hopefully in a few months time)

I run a 50.22 in the open 400m and a 1:50.22 in the open 800m, not a split. I ran that 800 time by running nearly even splits (54,56) so it is possible to run good 800's on little speed, but lots of strength.

So basically, the answer to your question is:

yes, you moron, it happens all the time.

I also think that's really no problem. I have a pr of 51"32 (maybe I can run arround 50" but never run it when I'm in great shape) and at 800m I run 1'50 and even hope to run 1'48"X next year. but I guess that's the max and then I have to go to the 1500m orso to improve.

Yeah thats easily possible!

I used to train with a guy whose 400m best was 51 but could run 1.49 for 800 and 3.44 for 1500. I think people underestimate how much of a strength even 800m running is.

Steve Cram was sub 1:43 interestingly enough.Your 1:43ish was close.

1:42.88

Those were the days when those Brits could fly...!!

YES! If you do the right type of work, don't be surprised if someday your hitting 1.49 or 1.50.

I understand this will vary greatly per individual , but please give approx 800 times per 400m times.

400 times

55sec

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53sec

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ME: never run under 54, prs 1:55, 3:50

Mine are 53.1 and 1:55.5, but that's as an adult. I think kids would need to be a little faster (since they're not yet as strong), but I had a guy run 1:54.9 in April who didn't break 50 till six weeks later.

It's fairly common for an endurance-trained 800 runner to run an 800 at 400 pace plus 5-6 seconds/lap. So you might be able to run even sub-1:54, if you're not training as a sprinter. Get in some mileage during your base period.

But not all of us are able to do this...I ran a 51 split in an 800 last summer, but still ended up 1:51 point.