So recently in a meet I ran a 2:34 800. My first split was 1:02, my second 1:32. I know I can run a much better 800, I just need to pace my self better. My best 400 is 58 but I've only ran it once. Any tips on how to improve my 800 or pace better? What do you think my potential time is? I'm a guy senior in highschool.
Maybe a 2:25 but that's pushing it.
1:10, 1:12....maybe.
That is one heck of an impressive positive split. wow haha.
If you can run a 58 and going out in 1:02 destroyed you that badly I'm assuming your endurance is pretty bad or you simply lack willpower.
I'd suggest going out in 34 for the first 200, then coming through in around 70 for 400 and do your best to even split it. If you can manage around 2:21-2:23 then try going out a couple seconds quicker next time. The first 200 should not feel like a sprint and you gotta just relax and cruise until about 500m into the race, then turn it on and really kick for home with 200 left.