How should an 800m runner train?
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How should an 800m runner train?
800m – 5 Race Indication Workouts
- 2 sets of 2 x 400m (1min rest) and long recovery between sets.
- 4 x 400m (3mins rest).
- 2 sets of (4x200m) with 30sec rest between reps and long recovery between sets. This is a very commonly used workout amongst elite athletes.
How many miles a week should 800m runners run?
38-40 mile a week
Most Type 2 800 meter runners should be in the 38-40 mile a week range which is roughly 20\% higher then the level the Type 1 800 meter runner will train at.
How fast should you run 800m?
800-meter Run Test
| Rating | Time (minutes/seconds) |
|---|---|
| average | 3’16” – 3’30” |
| above average | 3’01” – 3’15” |
| good | 2’46” – 3′ |
| excellent | 2’45” or less |
Can a 400 runner run the 800?
800m runners also have to work on their speed, in order to run economically and minimize their level of effort during the first lap. But the 800m is a middle distance event….Comparing 400m vs 800 meter Training.
| 400 meter Training | 800 meter Training |
|---|---|
| Tuesday: 5 x 200 (3 min) (pace: 26 sec) 4 x 40 (30 sec) (fast) weights | Tuesday: 8-10K easy run weights |
Why is the 800m so painful?
Your brain is making calculations, and thinks you can likely keep that pace to the finish line. The 400m mentally, is just one lap. You can over ride your brains mind body connection, because your brain knows the end of pain is just around the curve, so it can hold out. Essentially, 800m is brutal because of your mind.
Should I do 400m or 800m?
This is the reason why the 800m runners will usually beat the 400m runners in a 600m race. 800m runners also have to work on their speed, in order to run economically and minimize their level of effort during the first lap….Comparing 400m vs 800 meter Training.
| 400 meter Training | 800 meter Training |
|---|---|
| Sunday: 20-min recovery jog | Sunday: Easy 10-12K |
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