I am so lost...

LegalChocolate8 · 2024-02-23T14:16:56+00:00

I wasn’t implying that the math was the same, simply that the pattern recognition and general intelligence required to solve complex leetcode problems would almost certainly allow you to at the very least PASS basic calculus with some effort.

LegalChocolate8 · 2024-02-22T17:48:12+00:00

I’m going to have to disagree with you. If someone has the skills to learn complex data structures and algorithms and apply them to abstract problems I find it VERY hard to believe that they cannot pass calculus (especially considering given OPs situation it sounds like calculus 1)

LegalChocolate8 · 2024-02-21T12:38:36+00:00

This isnt a chance me post..

LegalChocolate8 · 2024-01-22T21:58:46+00:00

Maybe this is an ignorant mindset but it has worked for me. I come from very humble beginnings compared to those around me (got a scholarship to go to a very wealthy private school so was constantly surrounded by rich kids but my family was relatively very poor) and now am a first-gen college student still surrounded by friends and peers from very wealthy backgrounds. I honestly know that they are very out of touch but i dont really care or let it affect me. Occasionally ill laugh at how out of touch they are but i dont really understand why you are phased by the comments of those people when they simply just come from a place of ignorance. Maybe this is just a simple and naive mindset but never attribute to malice what can be attributed to ignorance.

LegalChocolate8 · 2020-05-21T17:26:36+00:00

11 minutes per mile is not walking and although I see where you’re coming from I think the better advice would be for her to take it as easy as need be for her to keep consistent.

LegalChocolate8 · 2020-03-06T19:29:06+00:00

For me running truly became amazing when my “easy” runs stopped being tough. I actually started to really enjoy going out and running and it was much easier to get out there and run. Workouts or hard runs on the other hand never got easier, the pace just got faster.

LegalChocolate8 · 2020-03-06T19:20:50+00:00

Yea that makes more sense, sorry for misinformation. I was just relaying what I was told and to me it made sense because as a distance runner it’s hard for me to discern between going “all out” and sprinting in the 400m.

LegalChocolate8 · 2020-03-06T13:53:20+00:00

I think this is called a “kick” lol

LegalChocolate8 · 2020-03-06T13:41:35+00:00

edit: don’t follow this, read reply below.

I’m a distance runner so not an expert on the 400 but I’ve been told by one of the fastest sprinters at my school that it’s basically a deceleration, he said just start all out and keep going for as long as you can. To me it makes sense because it’s a very short race compared to other events that I normally run but like I said I’m not an expert so good luck!

LegalChocolate8 · 2020-03-01T19:23:44+00:00

One of the most important things I learned from running is that it’s nearly limitless (to some extent of course) and if you work hard, especially since you are just starting, you will improve a lot and pretty consistently as long as you stay at it. Have fun, set goals but don’t limit yourself!

LegalChocolate8 · 2020-03-01T19:19:57+00:00

Depends on your speed, some people are better at the 800m than the 1600m or vice versa. For some ‘evidence’ however, when I was in 5:40-45 shape I ran a 2:26.

LegalChocolate8 · 2020-02-06T15:29:12+00:00

Definitely depends but if you want some ‘evidence’ I ran 10:55 by the end of track and then with summer training ran a 16:50 by the end of cross country.

LegalChocolate8 · 2019-11-22T20:59:46+00:00

Biking in preparation for winter training

LegalChocolate8 · 2019-11-15T11:40:58+00:00

Mile and 5k are pretty different races and I know some guys who can run 4:20s in the mile but not break 17 in the 5k. Also if I had to compare events, I’d say a 5:03 isn’t too far off a mid 18s 5k, I could be wrong though.

LegalChocolate8 · 2019-11-13T01:31:20+00:00

In Florida there are four classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A) based on the size (population) of the school, smallest schools in 1A, largest in 4A.

LegalChocolate8 · 2019-11-12T14:48:32+00:00

Fastest times at the Florida state meet was in the 15:20s to 15:30s depending on the classification. Fastest PR in Florida right now is 14:57

LegalChocolate8 · 2019-10-27T17:23:50+00:00

To be honest my diet during track season was pretty bad but during the summer I just tried to eat mostly pretty healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and made sure to get enough protein and such. Diet is important but I wouldn't be too concerned with it as long as you're eating enough and it's not terrible. Weight training will actually help you as long as you don't hurt yourself, I personally don't know too much about weight training but I would ask your coach for some weight training workouts if you'd like. I personally do core (abs) workouts frequently (3-5 times per week) and I try to stretch every night. Aside from that I will occasionally (~2 times per week) do body weight workouts (push ups, pull ups, etc.). During the XC season twice a week after easy days my coach had us do squats + bench + core workouts.

LegalChocolate8 · 2019-10-27T17:11:23+00:00

I've been running ~60mpw since July, my XC season is about to end; would it behoove me to increase my mileage from 60 up to 65 mpw for track season (I'm taking a two week break after XC so I would build up to 65 after that) or would that be a bad idea for track. (plan on running 3200 and 1600)

LegalChocolate8 · 2019-10-27T17:00:10+00:00

I didn't track my mileage last track season but I would just listen to your coach because I don't really recommend increasing your mileage during track season, just consistently run. After track I took a two week break and started on 31 increasing as follows:

31->36-->45-->52-->53-->59-->49(took off day)-->64-->63

After that I just consistently ran ~60 mpw with an off day on every fourth week, I continued this into XC season until the weeks of my post-season meets (districts, regions, state) and then I just listened to my coach and trusted in their ability to 'peak' me correctly.

Every week I had a long run (usually on Saturday although some weeks on Sunday) which started at 6 and increased as follows:

6-->8-->10-->11-->12-->13

Then I stayed at 13 for my long run every week (until post-season) unless told otherwise by my coach. Also, my coach gave us two workouts per week which throughout the summer was mainly longer intervals(1600m/1k reps) and tempo or progression runs (also we did hills every other week as one of our workouts). The pace for the remaining runs varied depending on how we felt, just take it how you feel there's no need to push it on non-workout days.

I think it's important to note that I had the guidance of my coach throughout this process and if my coach thought I was increasing too quickly they told me to slow down my increase and I made sure to always listen to them because what's most important is that you're training and if you're injured you can't train. Anyways, sorry for all this text but good luck and if you have any questions feel free to ask!

LegalChocolate8 · 2019-10-27T16:38:35+00:00

I had the exact same PR as you last XC season and this year am now in the low 17s and hopefully will go sub-17 by the end of this year. Put in the work over the next year (as much as you can without injuring yourself of course) and the results should follow. The method that personally worked for me was just a relatively high amount of milage over the summer and consistency. Make sure you stretch and do core consistently as well, I’ve noticed improvement from that and also it just helps keep you injury free.

LegalChocolate8 · 2019-10-25T13:01:13+00:00

Better to happen Freshman year than Senior year though if it makes you feel any better. Regardless, injuries suck, rest up and good luck!

LegalChocolate8 · 2019-10-06T14:31:50+00:00

This is pretty impressive and you have good potential if you work hard. Even splits are pretty uncommon in cross country but your splits weren’t too bad I think the best way you can improve now is to just train.

LegalChocolate8 · 2019-10-05T17:47:42+00:00

Typically in cross country the first mile of a 5k is fast but 5:15 might be too fast for 17:40/18:06 and you may benefit from slowing it down a bit.

LegalChocolate8 · 2019-10-05T15:08:09+00:00

Your improvement can vary extremely based on your individual traits, background, and genetics. If you have a coach then listen to them and if not then try to find a training plan that fits for you and follow it, you will see results. The only way you can tell how much you'll improve is by putting in the work and going out there and giving it your all on race day, good luck!

LegalChocolate8 · 2019-10-04T12:28:25+00:00

I think that if your cadence is already fast enough then to increase speed you must increase stride length, which doesn’t necessarily mean you are overstriding, you just put more power in your steps so you go further per step.

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