800 meter help?

Question

Do you think it is better to run the first quarter fast and go from there or pace your self the first lap then kick it in the second.

I usually pace a 67 my first lap and finish with a 69-70 on my second to come in at 2:17

But I tried to attack the first lap my last race. I came in at 400m at 63 and ended up running a 2:18. I think if I keep running hard like that i can seriously improve.

Also, what to do you think my 800m time can be. My 400m pr is 56 but I know i can run a 55 with fresh legs and my 200m pr is 25.8.

Answer 1

Everyone paces oneself differently. If you're allowed to cut in right after the gun goes off, make sure you get a good start; don't let anyone elbow you in an attempt to push you back. If anything, elbow others:) Start out at a fast jog, and take it up a notch after the 200 mark. After your first 400, just hang in there; try not to slow down. When you come to your last straightaway, give it all you've got left. There's no one way to run for everybody; each person has his/her strengths and weaknesses. Since you're a guy and I'm a girl, it's difficult for me to determine what your 800m time can be. I think you're physically capable of earning a PB of 2:15 if you really attack the event:) Try not to let yourself get psyched out. One saying I like to run through my head is "Pain is weakness leaving the body". It's a saying by the Marines, and it's great to think about when you're feeling mentally and/or physically exhausted during a race. Good luck!:)

Answer 2

im runnin the same times you are only my splits are a little different

im sprinting my first lap and i end up running it in a 61...

then i die..

and run my second lap in like 70

but thats what you want to do because if you run a slow first lap youre slowing yourself down

if you sprint your first lap your second lap times will be better with conditioning