Sub 10:10 3km, Sub 4:45 1500, Sub 3min 1000, Sub 2:25 800, Sub 18:20 5km,

Those are pretty good times on 30 km a week .

Just run .

Thanks, Yeah I'm a natural distance runner. Good genes. My mum ran for Australia which explains a lot.

connorRUN1 wrote:

Thanks, Yeah I'm a natural distance runner. Good genes. My mum ran for Australia which explains a lot.

Natural distance runner. Lol!

The issue with young kids that run decent times is the fact that not many young kids put the training in. I'm willing to bet that a lot of 13 year olds could run those times if they trained at that age. However, most kids start somewhat serious training when they are in high school.

If you my first post you would had seen that I'm very small for my age. I'm 145cm and I weigh 34kg. Based of this, I don't think there'll be many kids my age and size that could achieve my results. There are plenty off 13 and 14 year olds that could achieve the times as they're much bigger, stronger and faster than me. But once I go through my growth spert, I will definitely be more competitive and faster.

And with your point about work and training, they probably could run those times if they trained hard, but the fact is that they aren't interested in training and pushing themselves.

connorRUN1 wrote:

If you my first post you would had seen that I'm very small for my age. I'm 145cm and I weigh 34kg. Based of this, I don't think there'll be many kids my age and size that could achieve my results. There are plenty off 13 and 14 year olds that could achieve the times as they're much bigger, stronger and faster than me. But once I go through my growth spert, I will definitely be more competitive and faster.

And with your point about work and training, they probably could run those times if they trained hard, but the fact is that they aren't interested in training and pushing themselves.

Kid, nothing in your post indicates that you're a natural distance runner. The only thing it indicates is that you're small compared to kids your age. The times are mediocre. Don't you think those bigger kids are going to hit their growth spurt too?

Growth spurts are a bummer.

I hit my growth spurt at 14. At 13 i was 1.35m tall and 32 kgs. I was tiny.I was a state champion in NSW.My 800m - 2.11 fastest in the country that year. i know the time as this is the time i won state with1500 - 4.30-4.34 i cant truly remember this oneYou are neither a natural or the smallest. Either way both the time and your size mean nothing as i was proof that you can be very small and still smash the ones that have hit their growth spourt early.All young kids can handle 40-50kms a week if they slowly build up to it. Dont do too many work outs per week focus on easy milage controlled running with good running style. This early on you just want to focus on building a very good base of mileage & keep up youe pseed by doing strides once or twice a week. Close to big races 4 weeks out start doing some more speed and rep type work outs to build you anerobic system and peak at the right time.Its not rocket science when you are that young.Also for someone as young as you you seem to have some pretty strong opinions about your talent and or size. Learn quickly that you are wrong on both accounts and that you need to learn from more experienced runners and coaches. Go into it wiht a view that you know nothing.

connorRUN1 wrote:

How can I train for these events and achieve my goals? I'm a 13 year old junior HS runner. I'm very small for my age (145cm,34kg) so I can't handle too much training. I do about 30km a week in season. Does anyone have any great sessions, tips and ideas to help my achieve my goals? Thanks

PB

800 -2:25.67(couple months ago)

1000m - 3:02.45(couple months ago)

1500 - 4:54.13 (1 and a half months ago)

3000m 10:45 (I can run 10:36 for exactly 3k in good conditions)(2 weeks ago)

5km - 18:40 (4 months ago)

a) focus on your 1500

b) you're more durable than you think

c) 3% improvements / year

d) don't neglect speed

e) at your size, cross training will not be detrimental

f) avoid pavement