How do i get faster at the 800?

Question

I have 2 weeks until my conference meet and all i have to run is the 4x8 and the open 8. my fastest right now is 216 and i need to know the best work out i can jam into two weeks to get the time down. thank you!

Answer 1

practce every day

Answer 2

um, i dnt think any training will do any good. but what would i know ive only done athletics since i was 7. um, just try speed drills. focusing on the last part of your 800m. the last part is the most important. if you can start sprinting at the 300m then you should be able to get your time down a little.

Answer 3

I have been running for 8 years now and would recommend the following:

I would strengthen the core: calves, quads, hams, back and abdominal (the "six pack" muscles along with the obleks), chest and arms. But when strengthening these muscles, I would focus more on the muscle endurance not the muscle bulk. For more advice for this, I would consult with a personal trainer. For the running part, I would stay flexible as it helps/contributes to your balance (so do the muscles in your core) but also helps prevent some injuries like pulled muscles and shin splints. Also, I would try to make up a schedule where you can run for X amount of days and try to have a long run. I would start off slowly, running about 2-3 miles per run for the first week and increase my mileage per week. Make sure you have the following: a good diet, hydration, sleep, a good sense on how to take care of your body, and sleep. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

Run stress or speed intervals.

Do 6x200 at your hoped for race pace with 2 minutes recovery.

Another day do 3x400 at the race pace with 4 minutes recovery.

A good time trial is to run 600 at race pace, rest one minute and then sprint the 200, add the times together, that is going to be your potential race time.

The week before the race you should ease up and do some speed work, but you are not going to improve much, so you are better off being fresh and rested.