Ive never ran a 800m dash and my coach put me in the 4x8 so what should i do, any tips on how to run.?

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Ive never ran a 800m dash and my coach put me in the 4x8 so what should i do, any tips on how to run.?

Answer 1

Thats actually the race i used to run in high school. it may not work for you but i always ran about 3/4 speed til the second lap then i would bump it up to about 7/8 and then the last 100m would be as fast as i could possibly run. thats just what i did.

Answer 2

You've never run the half before, so this is going to be a great learning experience.

Here's why — you will start running way too fast on the first lap and go into oxygen dept. We call this hitting the wall — the brick wall. Running the half is just like running the mile — the most efficient way to run a fast time is to run an even pace all the way. The best way to run a 2:30 half mile is to run two 75 second quarter miles.

If you sprint, slow down, sprint and slow down and sprint again, you are not going to run a good 800 — no way, because you are putting yourself into oxygen debt every time you turn on the gas!

We used to say, "Rigor Mortis set in!"

When you take the baton, your first inclination will be to hurry up and catch the guy ahead of you. Better to catch him a little more gradually, but hey, this is your first ever half.

My best advice is to live and learn!

Answer 3

run even. If youre lead off, go to the back of the pack, everyone else will go out too fast and die

Answer 4

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 5

I actuallly ran this in high school. keep a good pace you are comfortable with, but make sure it is of fast speed

Answer 6

I am actually running the mile and 800 m today, and I am no pro at it, but I suggest that you come out strong for the first 200m, your pavce for the next 400m, then fast for the end.