What should I run at Districts?

Question

I run the 1600 and the 800. my coach asked me yesterday which one i prefered running, well, i like the 800 better, but my time is around 3:11 and my 1600 is around 7:00, on a good day. what should i run?

Answer 1

Well your lucky cause districts for us in the mile is 6:25 and in the 800 i think 2:45 and a lot of districts are even lower than that. btw thats for jr. high girls. I'm upset cause I didnt make districts in the mile by like 5 or 6 seconds but anyway run the 800 if you cant run both because you like it better and that time is better than your 1600 time.

Answer 2

You aren't going to advance in either event on time, so you may as well run the 800 since you like it better. Plus, with the stronger competition in districts you could get a pr which would be great.

Answer 3

If you prefer the 800, do the 800.  You could do them both.  If you're in high school, those times won't advance so really it's up to you.  Go for a personal best in the one you want the most.  Good luck!