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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