This is lame!?

Question

I'm in the mid 12's for the 100m, best time for the 200m is 23 HOWEVER my 400m is 50 seconds and i'm just 16, does this mean i'll only be a 400 runner?

Answer 1

NO. this only means you have slow start. but if you're looking to go into higher level running (Olympics) it is uncommon that a 400m runner will also be successful in the 100m. at that level of speed, a 400m runner's body and a 100m runner's body are pretty much different. that's why michael johnson was so remarkable. he could compete at both. like me (also 16) if i ever made it to the olympics i would probably not be a 400m runner. my 100 time is low 11's, my 200 is mid 23 and my 400m is high 53's to 54 seconds.

*if you can't do it all, be great at what you do.

Answer 2

i guess so which isn't a bad thing, you probably good at holding a fast pace for a while, but not going all out

Answer 3

just keep practicing your starts on the blocks and have a friend drop a pan or something that has a really loud bang when it hits the ground and have your head down when it drops. this will help your reaction time.

Answer 4

As opposed to a 100m or 200m man?

First, your 200m time seems as good as your 400 time.

Second, is it a big deal in which event you are better?

Answer 5

uhhhhhh i dont kno... so yea

Answer 6

To tell you the truth, I think the 400m is definitely your focus event, especially being only 16 and running a 50. However, this doesn't mean that it can be your ONLY race. You can be a 200m runner as well, but you have to get that 23 lower during your junior year. The 100m really isn't your race, so I suggest you leave it alone and deal with the 400/200 double.

I hope I helped!

-J