400 Meter Track?

Question

I need advice on how I should run this, I usually sprint at a pretty fast pace till the end 100 meter straight and then I sprint all out any advice on other methods?

Answer 1

When I run 400s, I go out fast and keep up with the people I can.  When we approach the 200m mark, I increase my turnover by the slightest bit and gain the lead of the person. (Don't try too hard unless you have a lot of energy because you'll burnout and they'll take the lead in the end).  as I approach the 100m mark, I increase my speed to all-out and maintain it for the first 50m and the last 50m, I try to go beyond and increase my turnover even more.  In my head, at the end of the race, there's not limit in speed.  Do not start slowing down at all until you are completely past the line.  Save those seconds.

Answer 2

just pace yourself. start slow then get faster and faster that's what i did and i got 3:46 mmmmmmmmm

Answer 3

i run the 400 meter dash and since 7th grade my coaches had told me dont start of by sprinting give it bout 75 to 80%

and when you get at the 150,  thats when you give it all wat u got.sprint it all. You never START off by sprinting!!!!once again NEVER start by sprinting.!!!!!!!

the only ones u strat off by sprinting is the 100m 200m

Answer 4

You "sprint" the whole way!

Answer 5

My strategy is to come out pretty hard on the first 100 then on the back stretch  i try to just lengthen my strides and keep good running form to conserve energy but keep a fairly fast pace going you should run the first 200 about 1-2 seconds slower than your open 200. When you hit the 200 mark pick it up a little and then at the final 100 its an all guts race leave nothing on the track. good luck

Answer 6

i would sprint the first 100 meters...

the 2nd slow down a little bit but not too drastically

then start pickin it up one third and go all out on the last 150 or so