800M Running Training

The 800 metres, or 800 meters, is a common track running event. It is the shortest common middle-distance running event. The 800 metres is run over two laps of the track (400 metre track) and has been an Olympic event since the first games in 1896.

The 800m is more anaerobic than most endurance runners think. In order to maximize one’s anaerobic capabilities they will need workouts to increase the capacity of their anaerobic energy system. The anaerobic capacity workouts are designed to expand the anaerobic energy system and enable an 800m athlete to build a good foundation for improving their anaerobic power.

Below is a list of workouts you can try to help train the Anaerobic Glycolytic energy system.

Introduction

Important to know before you start training:

Training planning:

Speed training

Tempo runs aka threshold runs:

Long Runs

Medium paced long runs

Interval training

Multi pace training

In the fundamental period

Training paces

Example of pace calculation

Types of interval training suitable for the 800m runner

Hill sprints

Strength training

Plyometric training

Periodisation

Summary of the training in the different periods

Typical training week in the introductive period

Fundamental period

Example of training program in the fundamental period

The same principles apply to the medium length intervals and short aerobic intervals

Summary of the fundamental period

Special period

Example of training program in the special period

Bringing together the various forms of training

Specific period

Example of training program in the specific period

Overall summary of training program

Training before competition

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