Racing my first 800 in 3 weeks on a 200 meter track.
This will be my first 800 in 2 years. Outside of a time trial 3 months ago where I ran 1:56.
Workouts: tonight I ran 4 sets of 4x200 with a min break between reps. And 6 min between sets. Avg 200 was 27.5.
-3x400 8 min break in 53 52 50
-5x1k 1:30 break with 3:18 average.
-6x800 with 2 min break in 2:28 avg.
60 miles a week during base, and right now anywhere from 40-50 miles a week.
And how fast should I go out? 55?goal is to run 1:54 for first meet indoors
Or any training advice ? Planning to kind of taper for this race in 3 weeks because I will be upping mileage after it for another 2 months before outdoor
Go out in 49. Finish with a 51.
GO FOR IT! It's your first race it doesn't even matter, go even split too. 57,57.
Run on hate last 300.
GO FOR IT! It's your first race it doesn't even matter, go even split too. 57,57.
Run on hate last 300.
bro... you are hella in shape... 1:54 should be "easy." 16x200 broken up into 4 sets averaging 1:50 800m speed. Also, the repeat kms is really solid because of how short the rest is. I would get out in 53 and come back in 57 for a 1:50 or 1:51. Clearly 53 isn't too taxing because you went 53-52-50 on 3x400 (even with long rest). The last 300 will definitely hurt but if you muscle through it, even if you come back in 58 or 59, you will have a good idea where you are at.