Middle School Track, 1600?
Question:I run the 1600 and 800 on my school track team, (middle school). My PR for the 1600 is about 5mins 40sec, and divisionals is about 5mins 30sec. I try to run everyday..
I have about a week (maybe more) to shave off 10 seconds..any suggestions?
thanks in advance.
Answers:
Does sucking a sweet/candy help while running?
I have to tell you that shaving off ten seconds in a week is rare & near impossible.My best is 5:39 & I'm trying to get my best too...plus a school record (which is currently 5:37), so I'm almost in the same boat. Here's what my coach told me:
Try changing your strategy. I don't know what your current one is, but which is usually your slowest lap? If it's not your first one or two, try to go a little slower on your first lap to save more energy for the end. My strategy is usually to go out really hard & do a 1:17 on the first lap then use whatever I have left on the last few. But my coach is having me run a 1:23 on the first two laps so I can speed up even more on the rest of the race.
Try it. IDK if it'll work for you, but it's helped me.
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