What helps preparing for the 800m race outside of practice?

Question

hello, im a 800m runner and im preparing for stae in a little less then 3 weeks and my time now is 2.24 (8th grader) and i want to know what i could do to help inprove my times outside of actual practice everyday

Answer 1

besides running around the oval 10,000 times get a dog leash and tie it around you. get someone to hold the leash and then what you have to do is run as fast as you can pulling the person behind you. try and get someone who is a lot heavier than you like your dad or an older brother or family friend. that should help build up strength in your legs. it does sound ridiculous i know, but my old coach got me to do that and it helped heaps. hope i helped!

Answer 2

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.

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 3

tie a parachute (small one) to your back and run it will make you stronger

Answer 4

Little things can help... when you're laying around watching TV, do some situps.  Pushups help a lot, too.  You need to keep a very strong core (back/abs), as well as strong (but not huge) biceps/triceps.  

Also, when you're standing around, stand on one foot.  This helps ankle strength which can be surprisingly beneficial.