Middle Distance
The 800 m combines speed and stamina, but that does not mean every run should be medium-hard. Distinct session purposes make training easier to recover from and easier to evaluate. Our example weeks use effort ranges rather than fantasy splits and leave room for school, work, growth, weather, and the deeply athletic activity known as sleep.
800m Intervals: What 8 x 800 Actually Means
800m intervals are repeated 800-metre runs separated by recovery periods; the distance alone does not specify their intensity or purpose.
800m Race Strategy: Run Both Laps With a Plan
A sound 800m race strategy is to accelerate cleanly, settle before the break, hold useful space through the middle, and reach the final 200 metres with…
How to Build an 800m Training Week Without Guesswork
Build an 800m week around one speed or mechanics session, one event-specific or aerobic-power session, mostly easy work, optional longer easy running,…