the 1200 meter

So it turns out my coach has placed me in the 1200 meter portion of the distnace medley relay. this is the only meet all year we run this and our team actually has a decent chance at the school record. my question is, how would i attack this race. i was thinking opening in a 2:20 and just see what happens from there?

here's a thread on RW about some strategies for the 1200.
http://www.runnersworld.com/community/forums/index.jsp?plckForumPage=ForumDiscussion&plckDiscussionId=Cat%3aRunner+CommunitiesForum%3a628106477Discussion%3a7871062875&plckCategoryCurrentPage=0
i've actually never ran it, so i know nothing

Run it the same as a 1600, except each quarter is 300m. If that makes sense?

yeah thats what i was thinking rd, my coach helped explain it that way too. i just didn't know like how to run it speed-wise if you know what i mean

yeah i think 2:20 or maybe a couple of seconds slower sounds good for the first 800. i like the 1200, have fun!

During the distance medley last year I told the 1200 to go out in a 800 pace with out the final kick (cause you'll need that energy for the last lap)

2 laps of 2:20 + 1 lap of all you have

2:20 is gonna lead you to a seriously shitty time. you should try going out in at least 2:05-2:10 and then then throwing it down the last lap

shoot for 3:10-3:15ish depending on your fitness

Phuckduck wrote:2:20 is gonna lead you to a seriously shitty time. you should try going out in at least 2:05-2:10 and then then throwing it down the last lap

shoot for 3:10-3:15ish depending on your fitness

well his 800 pr is 2:13 so i doubt he would be able to run a 2:05 800 and then one more lap.

meet got canceled due to snow...postponed til tuesday. did a good 90 min. instead

wow...f'ed that up in a big way.
completely froze up and ran a terrible time

PCNQtrack wrote:wow...f'ed that up in a big way.
completely froze up and ran a terrible time

lol

Haha that sucks but at least next time you run it you know what not to do lol