I am a fereshman (highschool team) and I was wondering if i should do the 1600 in track or the 100 to 200. In 7th grade, i did the 100 in 14.9 and last year, in 8th grade i did the 1600 in 6:23. I enjoy running the mile more, but which should i train for this year? Our first meet is monday, and so far i have been training with the sprinters, but the coach is willing to move me.
2007-02-28 23:20:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Running
If you are a female running 6:23 mile times, there would be great opportunities running distance. Try cross country, 3.2 miles in the mud rain and cold, you can't beat it! Plus after a cross country race I often feel more accomplished and relaxed than I do with shorter distances. Another plus with cross country, you get to sprint too! The last 100-200m of the race is an all out, beat the person in front of you, dominate the competition sprint. Beware however that a normal training day could easily include 12 total miles in about 3-4 hours, plus sprints. P.S- my cross country team dominates track, my fellow runners and I kill their sprint times not to mention the fact that the could never run those distances and they whine throughout OUR practices(they're to hard and we're crazy is what they say) So yea, try out cross country for a season or two and watch how your times greatly improve in any event or sport you do.
2007-03-01 00:31:05 · answer #1 · answered by Christopher 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You obviously have a natural ability in long distance running. I would make the switch to longer runs (400, 800, 1600 and even the 3200) The fact that you were active in track before high school and did so well at the mile is a certain sign that you should continue with what you're good at. Since you have been training with the sprinters, go ahead and run this meet Monday and see how you do. If you feel uncomfortable after the races, you have plenty of time to switch! Or, if you're fast but still want to go a bit longer, train for the 400 and 800- good middle distances that give you a great combination of runs (the 4x800, sprinters medley, 4x400, or just open 400 and 800.)
Good luck this monday. GIve it your all, see how it goes and decide what fits you best then!
2007-03-01 14:35:54 · answer #2 · answered by schmidtee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be a good distance runner, you need speed. While your 100 meter time last year was respectable, it is only equivalent to a 6:40 1600m (based on Purdy Points). Your coach is willing to move you to the 1600 because he knows you are a natural distance runner with something a lot of distance runner don't have---speed. With some training over the summer, you could have an impact on your local high school cross country team.
2007-03-01 01:08:29 · answer #3 · answered by Chemist 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on what you feel better with, and what your coach thinks you will do better at.
a 6:23 time for the 1600 is very good for 8th grade, so you have some real potential there. if you do go into distance running, you can also do cross country in the fall, and 5k or 10k runs over the summer to keep your training going. there are very few contests outside of school for sprinters.
2007-03-01 00:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not likely confident whilst it is composed of extra beautiful whilst comparing the two, yet oftentimes a sprinter is somewhat huge and ripped and a distance runner is lean and decrease up. in my opinion i think of distance working is extra relaxing than sprinting reason it fairly takes some heart to do it and sprinting is extra actual then psychological the place as distance working is especially much finished psychological potential particularly than actual. One could probable %. distance working reason i actually do it and from my journey its the wonderful component that has got here approximately to me. In distance working that's oftentimes not that troublesome to develop your situations except they are already fairly good.
2016-10-17 00:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, RG, I'd say run where the coach needs you. If you have the choice, then consider this:
The shorter the race, the more upper body strength is involved. The longer the race, the less upper body involvement.
So if you choose the 100/200, expect to spend most of your time in the gym lifting weights.
Personally, I prefer the longer distances.
Good Luck
2007-03-03 16:08:52 · answer #6 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
distance your time is pretty clsoe to mine & i just started track for high school last season 5:59 I saw do distance because you may end up being someone who breaks records if you stay with that time
2007-03-01 09:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by trackrunner :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mile - Why? because you said that you enjoyed it more. Running should be enjoyable - if not then don't do it.
2007-03-04 12:02:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
long distance, much better for you and it sounds like that is what you like more...its better for heart and lungs than short distance and also your slow twitch muscle fibers have better muscle memory recall than the fast twitch fibers.
2007-03-01 02:10:27 · answer #9 · answered by Bruno C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run the event that you feel most comfortable running
2007-03-01 05:45:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋