How do I get in shape for 800m?

  July 30, 2019
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How do I get in shape for 800m?

Workouts that increase your anaerobic capacity in the 800m

  1. 4-8x 45 second runs @ 80-85% effort with a recovery of 3-5′
  2. 6-12x 200m @ 80% with a recovery of 3′
  3. 80-100-120-100-80m @ 95-100% 6-8′ recovery.
  4. 3-6x 120m @ 95-100% with 6-10′ recovery.
  5. 150-300-150m @ 95-100% with 12-15′ recovery (SE-1)

Is 3 minutes a good time for 800m?

scoring: The total time taken to run 800m is recorded….800-meter Run Test.

Rating Time (minutes/seconds)
below average 3’31” – 3’45”
average 3’16” – 3’30”
above average 3’01” – 3’15”
good 2’46” – 3′

How do I train for the 800?

800m – 5 Race Indication Workouts

  1. 2 sets of 2 x 400m (1min rest) and long recovery between sets. Add up your 2 broken 800ms and take the average.
  2. 4 x 400m (3mins rest). Average 400m time multiplied by 2.
  3. 2 sets of (4x200m) with 30sec rest between reps and long recovery between sets.

Why is the 800m so hard?

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 800m runners do long runs?

800m runners need an “aerobic base.” But this does not mean long slow running. Most coaches will take the athlete capable of running a good 400m in high school and allow them to just train for the 400m or even 200m instead of moving them up to run the 800m.

What makes a good 800m runner?

Working out with distances of 800 to 1200 meters will give you a good base. Male times should be 65 seconds or lower per lap, while female times should be 75 seconds or lower.

What is the hardest track event?

There are three main jumping events in track and field: long jump, triple jump, and high jump. Pole vault is technically a jump too, but vaulters usually don’t work out with the conventional jumpers. Having done all four of those events at some point, pole vault is the hardest.