I ran a 29:00 8K in 8th grade

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9 years ago 01/05/2016 8:34am EST

I ran a 29:00 8K (5:50 pace) and a 5:10 in the mile in 8th grade. I had a mediocre freshman XC season but sophomore and junior year I ran super slow times and was almost constantly injured on and off. Next fall will be my last season of XC in high school. How can I get back to the athlete I was in middle school?

Also, I'm a forefoot striker and have a relatively good cadence. When I got a gait analysis, my feet seemed to point inward as they came up off the ground. Is there any way I can increase my cadence and get my legs more efficient in getting on and off the ground?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

9 years ago 01/05/2016 9:23am EST

re: David99

Just try to get consistent training with as much mileage as possible without getting injured. Talk to your coach.

Also, not to be a downer, but it is possible that the 8k wasn't absolutely accurate if it is much better than all your other races.

9 years ago 01/05/2016 12:03pm EST

re: Tycobb

Tycobb wrote:
Just try to get consistent training with as much mileage as possible without getting injured. Talk to your coach.
Also, not to be a downer, but it is possible that the 8k wasn't absolutely accurate if it is much better than all your other races.

True, but I don't think it was much better than all my other races. I ran 17:40 for 5k that year too and was consistently hitting those kind of times.

9 years ago 01/05/2016 12:09pm EST

re: David99

I have no idea how a guy (assuming you're male based on your username) can be faster as an 8th grader than a high school senior unless something is SERIOUSLY wrong. Have you looked into low iron/ferritin perhaps?

9 years ago 01/05/2016 12:37pm EST

re: Just Some Real Thoughts

Just Some Real Thoughts wrote:
I have no idea how a guy (assuming you're male based on your username) can be faster as an 8th grader than a high school senior unless something is SERIOUSLY wrong. Have you looked into low iron/ferritin perhaps?

no idea?! ever heard of injuries??

9 years ago 01/05/2016 12:38pm EST

re: Just Some Real Thoughts

If you are a male, your body is still developing from 8th grade to 11th, and that could explain the change in perfromance.

You will need to talk to your coach who can help with your bio-mechanics/gait issues.

9 years ago 01/05/2016 12:44pm EST

re: David99

I also ran 29:00 8k in 8th grade, but 26:45 in 9th. My training did not change one bit during that time. 25mpw. I was never injured in high school. Are you over training?

9 years ago 01/05/2016 12:46pm EST

re: Glen Ropp

Glen Ropp wrote:
Just Some Real Thoughts wrote:
I have no idea how a guy (assuming you're male based on your username) can be faster as an 8th grader than a high school senior unless something is SERIOUSLY wrong. Have you looked into low iron/ferritin perhaps?
no idea?! ever heard of injuries??

Come on, even a very injury prone 12th grader ought to be faster than 8th grade barring extreme circumstances.

9 years ago 01/05/2016 12:47pm EST

re: Let's message board

Let's message board wrote:
I also ran 29:00 8k in 8th grade, but 26:45 in 9th. My training did not change one bit during that time. 25mpw. I was never injured in high school. Are you over training?

I don't think I'd call it overtraining. I've been doing usually 25-40 mpw.

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