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13 Replies Last post: May 9, 2004 5:35 PM by Guest

Guest

Apr 27, 2004 9:50 PM

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hey ne1 i need some serious help i am an 8th grader from illinois and i need tips on how to cut my mile from 4:48 to 4:30 in 15 days(state meet is in 15 days) and the all time record is 4:33 ne advice?

Wile E

324 posts since
Jul 25, 2000

1. Apr 27, 2004 10:10 PM

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Re: Help Please

quote:<HR>Originally posted by AllAmericanMiler:
hey ne1 i need some serious help i am an 8th grader from illinois and i need tips on how to cut my mile from 4:48 to 4:30 in 15 days(state meet is in 15 days) and the all time record is 4:33 ne advice?<HR>

Ha..you and me both except I could be your dad

Hey, first of all congrats on such an achievemnt as an 8th grader! That is a sweet time...keep it up and you will be All American and then some...

Secondly, if the 4:48 is your current PR, it will be extremely tough to drop 18 seconds in two weeks; unless you have a cylinder you haven't used yet. The only thing you could/should do between now and then is work on short sessions of speed/turnover at faster than 4:30 pace. But don't get hurt!

Of course, we know nothing about you and it would help us to know a little history and how your training has been going.

Guest

2. Dec 20, 2007 11:35 PM

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Re: Help Please

thanx i am workin hard runnin with waits doin alot of sprints 400's and stuff but mostly 600's i usually get out in a 66 first lap and usually finish around 66-68 my middle to laps r what kill me so i think if i get sum more upper body strenght it will help tremendously what do u think?

p.s. i currently hold the 7th grade state record for illinois at 4:51 i ran that last year i havent been pushed much u think that matters?

http://This message has been edited by AllAmericanMiler (edited Apr-27-2004).

Wile E

324 posts since
Jul 25, 2000

3. Apr 27, 2004 10:17 PM

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Re: Help Please

quote:<HR>Originally posted by AllAmericanMiler:
thanx i am workin hard runnin with waits doin alot of sprints 400's and stuff but mostly 600's i usually get out in a 66 first lap and usually finish around 66-68 my middle to laps r what kill me so i think if i get sum more upper body strenght it will help tremendously what do u think?<HR>

Not in two weeks. Lay off the weights and save your energy.

Focus on picking up your pace on the third lap then lay it down on the last one.

Guest

4. Apr 27, 2004 10:39 PM

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i know not in 2 weeks i have been usin em for 2 weeks and my second lap is startin to come along im about a 70 my 3rd lap is about 75 and my last 1 is around 68 i know it ads up wrong but those rnt excact those r approximations and i only want this record bc i want to be the best i want to go to a good college i know if i dont get a scholorship somewhere i cant go bc i dont have the money i believe if my 2nd lap is down under 70 round 67 and my 3rd around 70 i can get it
do u think it is humanly possible to cut my time that much in so little time?

fredurie

1,979 posts since
Aug 21, 2002

5. Apr 28, 2004 3:36 PM

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200's in 32-33 seconds with very short recoveries (20 to 30 seconds)?

Guest

6. Apr 28, 2004 9:50 PM

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thank you ill try it ill try to keep u updated on my times i have a meet tomorrow

Guest

7. May 2, 2004 10:48 PM

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i ran a 4:46 i have a meet tuesday and will continue to keep u posted

Guest

8. May 6, 2004 9:45 PM

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ran 4:44 11 seconds off the all time record sectionals saturday oist after i get back

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Wile E

324 posts since
Jul 25, 2000

9. May 7, 2004 7:26 AM

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quote:<HR>Originally posted by AllAmericanMiler:
ran 4:44 11 seconds off the all time record sectionals saturday oist after i get back
<HR>

Great job! keep at it.

Also, take heed to the discussion on 1500 pacing. You are going out at 4:24 pace (a pace you have never been able to hold) and would be better off @ 4:40. I would keep that first 400m down to no faster than 70.

Guest

10. May 9, 2004 12:14 AM

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i ran 4:42 today at sectionals i think i can get it bc i will have competition for a couple laps at state i wuld but i cant if im not in the lead i dont run well so i kinda have to stick to my game plan and see what happens

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" if you dont win..........BE MAD"

ADAM1100XX

45 posts since
Jan 5, 2004

11. May 9, 2004 4:35 PM

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It would be really nice if kids looked further into the future about racing. Fifteen days you can improve a moderate amount, but if you had preped say 12-15months prior you would probably be really close to State-Regional running level. That is how you see other kids running so fast, a good 2-year running foundation built. Take this thread into consideration as your future running career builds. Train like Prefontaine 4-8milers every day, and occasional 10milers on Sundays. I wish I had a little more guidance at your age.
Good Luck.

ADAM1100XX

45 posts since
Jan 5, 2004

12. May 9, 2004 4:39 PM

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That thread applies to you future. You are incredably fast as an 8th grader (13-14years old?). Hopefully you can keep it up. Wait till you hit 10th, and 11th as your body continues to grow, you will be lightning fast at 17.

Guest

13. May 9, 2004 5:35 PM

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thanx i will prepare alot more for high school track im 14 by the way

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