This past weekend, I watched two fine 800-meter races. And two very different tactics.
In the women’s race, Ajee’Wilson took on all comers, and lead for most of the race. She was challenged down the homestretch, but she held off Oliva Baker, who made several gallant moves against Wilson. Ajee’ seems to feel best leading most of the way. When she has gone from the back, she has been successful as well. Ajee’ has wonderful speed, and loves to push the pace.
Ajee’ Wilson takes 800m title over Olivia Baker, photo by Kevin Morris / @kevmofoto
In the men’s 800m, Bryce Hoppel took the race from Isaiah Harris. Bryce has a wonderful level of changeover in the last 200 meters and his last 50 meters is especially lethal. I have observed Hoppel for years and his finish is one of his finest tools.
Bryce Hoppel takes the 800m, photo by Kevin Morris / @kevmofoto
In championships, he or she who can be in a position to move near the end of the race will win more races. Vary your tactics.
Your workout for today: Tuesday, March 1, 2022: Warm-up, 55 minutes running on trails, 15 minutes easy running, then, 8 times 2 minutes hard, 3 minutes easy, with 15 minutes easy running, and cooldown, (hard running at 1500m pace)
2022 RunBlogRun Spring Middle Distance Daily Track Training (800m-5000m), Week 8, Day 2
Monday: warm-up, 40-50 minutes moderate running, 6 x 100m stride outs, cooldown
Tuesday: Warm-up, 55 minutes running on trails, 15 minutes easy running, then, 8 times 2 minutes hard, 3 minutes easy, with 15 minutes easy running, and cooldown, (hard running at 1500m pace)
Wednesday: warm-up, 40-50 minutes, moderate running, 6 x 100m stride outs, cooldown
Thursday: warm-up, 55-minute fartlek, 10 minutes running, then 16 x 1 minute hard, 1 minute easy, 13 minutes running, then cooldown
Friday: warm-up, 40-50 minutes moderate running, 6 x100m stride outs, cooldown
Saturday: warm-up, Racing on the relay, 4x400m, plus a 1000m, or an 800m, cool down
Sunday: 65-70 minutes moderate pace, on trails
