I need to qualify in the 800m!!?

Question

well i need to qualify in the 800m and my time for this year is 2:45 and qualifying is 2:38 and i know i can do it because last year my pr was 2:40 so what are your tips for training and the race? i have trouble getting out front at the start for some reason

the reason i need to qualify is for a boy (because he already did); see my last question and mabee anser it: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkvqtX4UXOphzBdIjj6KLtzsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080430201727AAe0WLz

well my friend got 2:37 so i want to try to stay with her but its just not that easy so please also give me tips on staying with people

Answer 1

Preparation outside practice:

You need to combine strength training with cardio to see optimum results in your performance. Do pushups, crunches, lifts, etc.; you can find variations of such strength exercises online. Variety is beneficial; it will truly challenge your body and take it to limits it has never reached.

800m on race day:

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. 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

You dont want to get out fast, everyone else will go out too fast and die. Just wait,,,you'll pick them all off. go out in  75 come back in 80

Answer 3

Try practicing with your friend. Maybe then you'll get used to running at her pace and you'll be able to do so at tryouts. Good luck!

Answer 4

One way to decrease time is to do speed workouts.  Being an 800 meter runner myself I know where you are coming from.  Speed workouts are no fun, but they do help in the long run.  Also, you need to go into the race with a positive attitude knowing that you will stick with her, that will always help.

Answer 5

youre probably not getting out and running your first lap fast enough. i could be wrong since ive never seen you run and i dont know your splits (if i did know your splits, i could tell for sure) but running a faster first lap can take seconds off of your time. dont go out and kill yourself on the first lap though! oh and dont get boxed in on the start