2007-02-27 07:15:26 · 17 answers · asked by billy 1 in Sports ➔ Running
You could quite possibly have mostly slow twitch muscle fibers. Slow twitch muscle fibers help with any distance event. Everyone has a combination of fast and slow-twitch fibers just mostly one is more dominant than the other. Olympic Sprinters have mostly fast-twitch fibers( @ about a 70-30 or perhaps even 80-20 ratio).
2007-02-27 13:14:00 · answer #1 · answered by jshawver3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably just have more stamina than you do speed. I can run a mile in about 8 minutes but, I am terrible at running short distances. This is a normal thing so don't feel weird. Just practice sprinting and running short distances more often and before you know if you'll be able to run a quick 800m.
2007-02-27 07:40:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can run a quick 3 miles because you have more stamina than speed, which is needed for a quick 800m. In agreement with Robert, 800m is sometimes called the longest sprint. I bet you are a good cross country runner....
2007-03-02 11:08:24 · answer #3 · answered by Pixie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at changing you training to more speed work, because if you can run a quick 3 miles, then you are not specifically training for a 800. With the distance running your doing, I would advise doing interval training and speed training. 400's, 300's and you will need to learn to run lots of sprints(100's & 200's) to gain the pace to improve on a 8 hungi.
Once you have the pace behind you your time should be slashed.
2007-03-02 23:46:48 · answer #4 · answered by hondo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others say 800m is nearly a short sprint, 3 miles is not. If you want to do both then try farlek or interval training (ya know sprinting between lamposts then recovery). I used to be real fast over 50 mtrs but blew at 100m - now im older I can't do either! i'd train 1500 metres fast and then work on shorter distances rather than 400 and work up, but thats just me!
2007-03-02 09:41:53 · answer #5 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some runners are strong in endurance events, some are better in speed events. Someone who can run a 10 second 100m probably won't have much success at the mile or 2 mile, just like a distance runner won't have success at 100m.
2007-02-27 11:54:07 · answer #6 · answered by crazydave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who can run a 10 second 100m probably won't have much success at the mile or 2 mile, just like a distance runner won't have success at 100m. You could quite possibly have mostly slow twitch muscle fibers. Slow twitch muscle fibers help with any distance event
2007-02-28 04:01:53 · answer #7 · answered by liamrun121314 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 miles is primarily a aerobic activity and the 800 is a anaerobic activity. You are probably running more miles during the week instead of sprinting and lifting weights which are essential for 800 meter races.
2007-02-27 07:29:19 · answer #8 · answered by Dan C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, well i've been doing track and cross country for a while now, and some of the things i do to condition and improve for meets are some of these:
*jog about a mile and a half each day-you don't have to beat any records or go fast at all as long as you're running...keep a steady pace
*write down your previous running records and each time you run, try to beat your score-set goals for yourself so you have something to aim for
*maintain a healthy diet...try to eat mostly carbs before races...it helps you not to get cramps and gives you energy
*don't drink gatorade until AFTER the race...that slows you down and drains your energy
*drink plenty of water all the time
...i hope i was able to help you, good luck!! <3 xox
2007-02-28 14:00:29 · answer #9 · answered by Surfergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the opposite problem.
Ran 1:56 for the 800, but only 17:47 for 5k.
Just a different aerobic vs. anaerboic exercise.
2007-02-28 05:01:11 · answer #10 · answered by Brandon P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋