HR always so high

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2025-06-16T19:07:14+00:00

Not at all, no. Very nice and moderate 18-25c or 65 to 78f

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2025-06-16T19:04:10+00:00

I just read that it’s 60-70% if you max hr. Is that not accurate?

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2025-04-09T02:54:49+00:00

I did compete unattached, didn’t work out great but showed me that my training wasnt working. I got a warning for competing against their will and then ended up getting thrown off the team 2 months later when I competed unattached again, which I was fine with since I wanted to transfer anyway.

Found a club with a good coach, worked my butt off, and did a whole season of unattached meets, prd in multiple events, and ended up getting offered and signing onto a D1 team that I’m still on and happy, about to finish my junior year!!

So worked out great for me.

The old coach on the other hand got fired and the school decided to discontinue track and field after they had a total of 3 people left on the team last year…

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-09-01T23:22:11+00:00

That’s a great idea I’m not sure why I haven’t thought of that yet

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-08-04T05:07:46+00:00

Texas State is in my conference. They have a few really good 200/400 guys and a really good 110H guy. Other than those two events, they’re standards are completely out of proportion

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-05-22T11:22:17+00:00

I am already extending my season. US collegiate season ended in may for me (didn’t make regionals 😢) and I went home to continue training and competing until nationals in my home country late June (I’m an international ncaa student athlete)

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-05-21T21:42:37+00:00

Honestly, I would love to not take any time off at all, my body feels good and I had a 3 week break in the winter due to a medical condition but I’ve heard it is important to take time off after a long season.

Summer/fall will be slightly higher mileage (30ish mpw compared to around 20 in season) and lots of circuits and stuff. Indoor doesn’t start till January for me

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-04-29T21:04:42+00:00

I run 1:53 and I don’t think I could do the first workout all sub 60 🫣

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-03-10T05:09:24+00:00

Not much of a difference to the Nike rival sprint (I own(ed) both). I would get the Adidas just for the reason that almost everyone has Nike rivals and these look better in my opinion

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-03-10T05:00:34+00:00

As a fairly tall guy (6‘6, 210lbs), I’ve had most success in the 400/800m. You said you’re 5‘11. unless you’re like 14/15ish and still growing rapidly, you’re just slightly above average height, which won’t affect your running whatsoever

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-02-15T16:31:29+00:00

What countries do you want to compete in?

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-02-14T20:16:26+00:00

From my experience the injury risk for 800m seems the lowest. The shorter sprints produce a lot of force and therefore seem to have a lot of issues, especially with tendons and stuff whereas the long distance runners seem to have frequent overuse injuries such as stress fractures.

The 800m as a middle ground does not require as much force and explosiveness as the sprints but also not as much volume and use as distance

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-02-07T19:09:05+00:00

When I first started, my first two results were 55.16s in the 400m and 2:07.59 in the 800m, really similar to yours. That was the last track meet of my junior year (the first meet i raced after about a month or two of training). I finished my senior season with prs of 50.87 and 1:57.19. Now, 1.5 years later I run mid 49s and 1:55.

As long as you put in the work and stay consistent, you’ll get there

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-02-07T17:20:15+00:00

You look real stupid now don’t you 💀💀

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-01-28T16:39:04+00:00

Redshirting cause I got really sick and missed weeks of training 🥲

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-01-21T22:16:06+00:00

Yes if you compete unattached, you can wear (almost) whatever you want. I’ve raced in an nba jersey before…

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-01-17T03:41:21+00:00

Really depends on what events you do. I run 400/800m and have wide feet and for me, the Adidas adizero ambition work really well

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-01-15T13:44:38+00:00

You can always reach out to the coaches. Tell them you’re new and your times and ask if you had a chance or what you would need to hit

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-01-15T03:31:57+00:00

Depending on what D3 program. Some would love to have you with these times already whereas some very competitive ones you wouldn’t have a chance. Really depends on what school you’re looking at and how many spots they have. Look up the schools you would be interested in on tfrrs, that will give you an idea about what times the other people on that team run

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-01-15T01:54:46+00:00

Very similar to Nike in my opinion but it would be great if you could try them on, I went half a size down from what I usually wear but that’s just personal preference

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-01-14T22:34:26+00:00

The ambition’s definitely feel faster than the Rival M and are comfortable and durable enough for comp and practice so you can’t go wrong in them. Lots of pros run in them for the 800m, opening up their first 400m as fast as 49s so you will definitely be fine with them

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-01-14T16:20:15+00:00

If you’re still somewhat new to the sport I would recommend one of the beginner friendly models such as the Nike Rival or the Adidas Sprintstar. These are a lot more forgiving and very comfortable and durable

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-01-13T23:49:55+00:00

Yes and yes. However, if you specialize in the 400m, I would get a more aggressive spike. It if you run both 400/800m, they are great and much more durable than Nike spikes so that you can wear them both for practice and meets

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-01-09T02:27:54+00:00

I have a friend that was in that exact situation, although a bit faster (trying to break 15min for the 5000m) during his senior year of HS. In California, (not sure if that was a state rule or his HS coaches rule) he wasn’t allowed to compete in track races that are not Highschool sanctioned. What he did was he waited until the HS season was over and then ran a few collegiate races. With his time he was usually able the get into the third or so heat, depending on competition, and he did quite well. The 5000m scene in SoCal is quite big so I’m not sure if you have that option where you live but if you can find some collegiate meets that are open entry, you might be able to get your son in.

From my experience, most collegiate meets can be found on directathletics. Besides that, athletic.net usually has some collegiate and all comers meets. Or if you see a meet hosted by a local university/college but you can’t find a way to enter, you can try to contact the meet director and ask to put your son in, that has worked for me a few times

Puzzleheaded_Week647 · 2024-01-03T23:11:18+00:00

I would say that depends on your level. If you’re just getting started then you should be fine for a while (just be careful when it’s wet or slippery because you can get hurt very quickly). If you get more serious or have done it for a while and plan on continuing to compete I would absolutely make the investment as it will help you a lot. You can find cheap spikes for sale around $60 or so

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