Should I wear spike shoes for the 800m race?

Question

I'm running an 800 tomorrow, I'm just wondering if I should wear spikes or just good running shoes.

thanks :)

Answer 1

Yea, i would wear spikes.You want to be light as possible.Any kind would do but middle or long distance spikes are best

Answer 2

only if they are mid spikes.

Answer 3

definitely wear spikes or racing flats for the 800.  i would suggest spikes, but if you don't have them wear racing flats.

Answer 4

You should wear middle distance spikes, if you don't have any then racing flats could work.

Answer 5

wear your normal running shoes spikes will hurt your feet

Answer 6

i ran an 800 today, got 2:16 with spike shoes so i suggest wearing them

Answer 7

I also run the 800m.

Wear middle or long distance spikes.

Also, because the 800m is considered more of a distance run than a sprint, you could wear a racing flat.

I'd recommend racing flats for future races, because they are lightweight for the 800m and better than just "good running shoes."

Answer 8

no, spikes or better for 400 and below

Answer 9

YES WEAR SPIKES. i ran one meet this year without spikes, and it was not great. Spikes are lighter, and since it is a very fast race pretty much necessary. The legitimately take off time-at least a few seconds!

Answer 10

wow, guess what! Im running 3000 tommorow (not x-country but T&F) Cool!

High five!

Im also doing running long jump,discus and javalon.