yeeeeeeeez wrote:
If you are an 8/15 type you can be really good at cross.
Yes but you tend to be one level down than your prime event. If you are a threat to win the 1500, you will be an all american type guy. Now the 1500/5000 don't suffer at all. There is virtually no difference between the ability to run fast for 5k and the ability to run fast for 10k.
Are you doing strides or sprints or short hill sprints on any of these days? If not your should be! Your summer schedule isn't to bad as the goal is to build a solid aerobic base before the good stuff starts in Augusta but i have coached successful 800/xc runners so it can be done. During this season it is important to hit the quicker stuff to stay in touch with your speed and improve your kick in races. Every day almost i end a workout or easy run with something quick or explosive. You can do this in a lot of ways. I usually have three easy runs a week with one ending with plyos, the other with 4-8x80m sprints or short hills 4-8x8-10sec. Most workouts end with 4-6x200, 8x100 or something like 400-300-200-100 all fast with a good amount of rest. There are other ways you can do this of course.
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Prize Fightah wrote:
It is rare, but possible for a stud 800m runner to also excel at XC. Look at the example of UCLA's Nick Hartle - strong times over 800m and sub-24 for 8k!!!
ClonedDuck wrote:
Edward Kemboi (Iowa State) is an 800m specialist but was also very good at XC. Pretty sure he ran around 31 flat if not under for 10k XC.
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Crusty Ol' HAWG wrote:
Graham Hood 1:45 800m and 7th at NCAA Cross Country...it can be done.
pffffffffff...........all child's play. THIS was the answer you were looking for:
Absel Kiprop:
Age 19 1:43 800
Age 17 World Jr X-C champ.
"Your" welcome.
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