What is the best ftrategy when running the 1600m race?
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The best strategy depends on who you are running against. Against runners that sometimes go out to fast and then wear down late in the race, a fast start would be best to push them past the pace they want to run at. Against more disciplined runners, staying near the front and making your move late would probably work better, although you need to know how early you can start to make that push through your own training. Then again, do you run better at the front of the pack or following the lead pace? If it makes a difference to you personally, go with what makes you most comfortable. Sorry not to give you a set answer, but the right answer is different for every different runner and for every different race ... you just have to find the path that works best for you.
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It comes down to "whatever works for you". I've seen people do both.  I think that the only thing to do is try it both ways, more than once, to see how your body reacts.  If have speed early, that seems to desert you later in the race, then adopting a "use it or lose it" strategy and going out fast may be the thing to do.  The other thing that comes into play is how well you run with a full lactic acit load. When you burn the first part of your race, you know rigor mortis is going to set in late in the race. \n\nPersonally, my best mile was negative split, but my best 800 was out-fast-and-die and nowhere close to 1:51.
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First off what you want to do is not to go out and run 10 miles the first day. Take your time since you are new you won't be the greatest runner in the history of running on  your first practice. You might want to go out and do a 2 mile run. Take it easy don't go to fast just try to keep a nice steady pace. Pacing is the key to distance running.\n\nWhen you get comfortable at 2 miles or so start increasing your mileage. Maybe 3 miles for two days then maybe 4. Just try to keep a steady pace while increasing your mileage. If you feel tired after running one day take it easy the next day. This will eventually get better the more times you run.\n\nWhen you start getting more comfortable and your mileage gets up to about 5-7 miles a day you might want to add some track workouts into your routine. Basically go to your local track and some of the first workouts you want to do are sprints to get some speed. When i used to do these it would be 8 200x with a 5 minute break in between the first 4 and the last 4. Basically you sprint as fast as you can for 200 meters (outdoor tracks are usually 400 meters so corner to corner of the track) then lightly jog 200 meters reset and run again. You should do this 4 times then stop for 5 minutes take a break get some water then do it again for another 4. Maybe do this 2-3 times (one time a week usually furthest away from a meet like if your meet is on Thursday maybe do it Tuesday or something i suggest not doing on Monday if you have taken the week off from running) then jump up to 2-2-4 (200 -200 -400 meters (3 sets of these same as before 5 minute break in between sets)) then maybe 4-4-8 (400-400-800) These will build up your distance. I'd suggest doing a 1 mile warm up and 1 mile cool down.\n\nDon't worry about your time. Times a pointless when your practicing. They will decrease on their own. Also the only way to get good is to practice. \n\nLast thing i suggest is not to get discouraged. I never got above 3rd place in a race until the end of my sophmore year. After practicing and training my junior and senior year i combined to only lose two races which i took 2nd in both. I was eventually ranked 11th in the state. So trust me i know how it is when you first start out. You get discouraged because you think you'll go out there and win it all. You won't. \n\nTry running with a person who has already run track. They will know how to pace better and they will be able to help you out. Plus you can get to know people on the team better and make some friends along the way.\n\nHave fun!!!!
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First of all, train yourself by running in longer distances. Like train in running the 300 meters. That way, if you do it right, you'll never have to stop sprinting the whole 200 yards. You'll also have to learn how to run properly. Be sure you're running on the balls of your feet and that you're leaning forward a little.
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Jog two laps, walk a cooldown, sprint two laps, walk a cooldown. Each time increase your speed a little. This is also good for any type of running training - go fast then rest go fast then rest. Time yourself and give yourself goals, like two miles in 12 minutes or something good. I don't really know what a good cross country score would be but you can do it if you're just consistent in your training. Make sure to stretch thoroughly before everything though.
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The night before a race, eat a lot of carbs, like spaghetti and other pastas it gives you a lot of energy.  Also, make sure you have meat sauce or meatballs cuz there is your protein!!\nFinally, you need to build up endurance!!  If your a sprinter practice distance, if your a distance person then practice sprinting!  GOOD LUCK!!
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I ran track and field and cross-country year round for three years. You have to condition yourself for three things: the stress on your body, the stress due to time management, and the stress on your nerves at meets.\n\nThe best way to condition your body is to have a good coach and to have open communication with him. Also, someone who is close to your skill level (or better) to train with is a necessity for both safety and to improve. Make sure that you have a balanced diet, sleep enough, don't smoke and keep drinking down to a minimum. Drink a LOT of water. \n\nIf you're in high school or university, you'll find it difficult to keep up with school work and maintain a social life when you're concentrating on track. Let your teachers know that you're on the team; not that you can expect them to treat you differently, but you should always let them know when you'll be out of class or late for sport events. Surround yourself with people who are supportive and understand that you want to succeed, and that it will take time and effort.\n\nI never really succeeded in overcoming my nerves. I would cry, throw up and pass out at track meets. There are so many people; so much is going on; the starter's gun is going off, people are running around. The best thing to do is realize that you're prepared, you are fully capable of doing it, and it will all be over soon.\n\nBy the way, which event are you running? I did the 400m and the 800m, so if you're doing pole vault or javelin, my answer may not be too helpful. Good luck!
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Train for 250 meters. Get you muscles ready for 25%more distance than you will need to run in the race.
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early Pre-Season, use circuit training and Fitness Triangles for strength and fitness. circuits consist of six stations: push-ups, crunches, leg lifts, lunges, dips and a running station (usually 800-meters). start by doing 25 push-ups then jog to the next station, to do 20 crunches then jog to the next station and do 15 leg lifts. Lunges 10 on each leg then quickly jog to the bleachers to do 8 to 10 dips just before starting 800-meter run at 5k race pace. repeat 4 to 6 times for a complete workout. The main idea is to keep the heart rate up and the recovery at a minimum. No walking is allowed and quality of the exercise is stressed. A warm-up of 3 to 4 miles always before starting on the first circuit.\n\nOn the track, focus on longer types of intervals of various lengths. concentrate on 1000m- repeats; (every other day)a session could consist of \nDay 1\n3 or 4 x 1000 \nand 2 x 400. \nDay 2\n2X660\n2X220At the end of each session, try to add a fast and short interval to work on ability to kick while tired. \n\nYou have to bring good basic speed (if not sprint speed) to the event. \n You have to be able to run the last 45-50% (350-400 meters) of the race anaerobically. \n You have to be able to race and maneuver in traffic.
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I have no tips for you on the high and triple jump; usually jumpers are not also distance runners, unless they are decathletes.\n\nAs a distance runner, I think pace will be the most important.  In the 800, I would tell you to go out relaxed (but fast) the first lap and hammer the second lap.  This led me to my best time.  Everyone thinks they can sprint out in the 800 and hold it, but that is nearly impossible.  Your times will be faster (and you'll have more fun chasing people and passing them) if you save a little energy for the second lap.\n\nAgain, for the 1500 (like anything that involves distance), pace is important.  Too many people go out fast, die in the middle, and then try to sprint in if they have anything left.  If you can avoid getting caught up in how fast everyone goes out in the first lap, you can make a move in the third lap when your opponents are tired and really demoralize them.\n\nTry these pacing strategies in your earlier races, so you know which one you want to use for your regional/sectional/state races later on.  Some people like Prefontaine made a habit of going out hard and just keeping that pace through sheer guts.  Some people with exceptional closing speed will run just fast enough to keep up and then sprint in.  I happened to be a fan of letting people go out hard early and then catching them when they're tired.\n\nAbove all, ask your coach for advice... that's what they get paid for!
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eats carbs the night before. This includes pasta, bread. also consume some lean protein suchas turkey or chicken. Hydrate well with watare only. the day of the race follow this eating shedule (if not in the morning) eat a good breakfast sucha as cereal with a bannana and some more elean protein. As well as hydrate. Then 3 hrs on the dot before the race eat a turkey snadwich with 1 slice of lettuce. As well as hydrate. An 1hr and a half before the race begin warmup and eat an bannana. Then 1 hr before eat 1 energy bar as well as drink a power drinksuch as gatorade or adrenalean (To refuel elecctrolites) Remeber eating to little is jsut as detrimental as eating to much. with this eating scehdule you will ahve the surge in your last mile\ngood luck
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The answer by “szup” is a good one.\n\nI also found that when I first started with the treadmill it was best for me to walk with a 3 to 5% incline at 3 to 5 on the speed until I was ready to run. You have until April so try that for a week or two then begin the running. You should progress very rapidly given your age so keep pushing yourself. In regards to your cramping, that will occur in all of us if we do not do a proper warm up. What happens without a warm up is that when you begin your workout your muscles will call for oxygen very rapidly but they are not acclimated to receive it efficiently so the say, now way pal, I will stop you right here and now. They usually win. Also, you must have the proper diet to be a good athlete I do not suggest a weight loose diet plan as that will work against your efforts.\n\nSo stretch, warm up usually on mile at an 8 to 10 minute pace. When you get ready to train hard send me an email I have some very good ideas for you to get you up to speed in time for your track team. I train often each summer non competitively but trust me I can compete with the best of them in the 800 meter on down.
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Consistency. Write out and set yourself some training goals and stick to them. Start slow and build to a level that means you can complete a marathon. The best athletes are the most disciplined athletes.
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Lots of practice.  ;)\n\nActually, fartleks are supposed to help alot.  \n\nCheck out:  http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=10455&sidebar=13&category=running
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Coming out of the blocks you should be thinking about smoothly accelerating to your cruising speed.  It's not possible for a human to sprint all out for an entire 200. You have to get into what some coaches call "float" -- running "fast but relaxed -- through the middle of the race.\n\nA word on technique. When you are running the curve, you want to swing your left arm less than you normally would and swing you right hand across your chest towards your left shoulder. That action will help you hold the curve.
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strategy, its important be to know that it is not a good idea to run flat out on the 800. Its also not the best idea be in first place becuase it is easier for someone to accerlate pass you later. Nor is being in last place since you will have to play a lot of catch-up. A good place would be second or third and it is also a good idea to be trailing the leader leaving you to decide when to speed up past him. Also it depends on what type of 800 runner you are, there are the sprinter 800 and the more distant 800. If you are better at sprints what tends to happen is the first lap is more slower and no one would want to take the lead and everyone is bunched up and then on the second lap everyone goes all out. The more distance 800 would be a quick pace on the first lap and on the second lap, the person who slows down the least would dominate. What i do is that i pace the first lap and then begin to speed up at the 300 on the second lap and speed up a bit more every 50m. and also to run the turn hard when you get to the 200. By the 100 you should be at near sprint and at the 50 you should be sprinting full out. If you are more of the endurance runner and you know the opponents are more sprinters, it might work to go out ahead in front a quite a fast pace and then a bit faster on second, if your a sprinter, it might work to go at a slow pace on the first lap and then all out on the second lap. A good idea is to work on your sprinting a bit and your anaerobic strength so you will have a good final kick at the last 150 or 100 and pass people who cant hold it down as good as you
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Making yourself faster is tough. The best thing to do is to concentrate on quickness rather then long distances, build up your resperatory system so that you can move quicker. Try doing "turn" drills and when you do run sprints, which you will need to do, work on extending your stride, not matter how short or tall if you can use every inch of your leg length and move your legs faster, that will make you a faster runner