What is a 800 in track?
What is a 800 in track?
The 800 meter race is a common track running event. It is the shortest common middle distance track event. The 800 meters is run over two laps of the track (400 meter track) and has always been an Olympic event. During indoor track season the event is usually run on a 200 meter track, therefore requiring four laps.
What is a good time for the 800 in track?
800-meter Run Test
Rating | Time (minutes/seconds) |
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average | 3’16” – 3’30” |
above average | 3’01” – 3’15” |
good | 2’46” – 3′ |
excellent | 2’45” or less |
Is 800 meters a sprinting event?
The 800m is an extended sprint similar to the 400m, necessitating a revision of racing and training recommendations. Scientific research can provide coaches with energetic profiles of running events to establish training intensities, racing tactics, and optimal plans to help athletes reach peak performance.
What is the average time for 800m run?
300m / 800m Sprint Test
Rating | Time (minutes/seconds) |
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below average | 3’31” – 3’45” |
average | 3’16” – 3’30” |
above average | 3’01” – 3’15” |
good | 2’46” – 3′ |
Where does the 800m start on a track?
On an imperial track, you should note the lane 1 start line for the 800m is about 15 feet into the turn from the common finish line, about 7 feet beyond the 400m start, but in lane 2 it is just a few feet behind the 400m start (meaning it is now closer to the finish line than the 400m start).
What is Usain Bolt 800m time?
Usain Bolt clocked an unofficial time of 2 minutes and 40 seconds in 800m race. © Instagram.
How do you run a 2 minute 800m?
1) you need to run at speeds FASTER than 60 sec/400m to break 2 minutes for 800m. So try 6 x 200m at 25-28 sec with a 200m walk. You should also incorporate even shorter runs of 60-100m and with a keen eye of a good coach! Even acceleration development is important here, and make sure you have good biomechanics.