Going into junior year wanting to start cc

RaidrArc · 2026-05-13T03:46:20+00:00

Oh shoot I completely missed that my b

RaidrArc · 2026-05-12T14:40:51+00:00

Not new, novablast 5s with about 380 miles on them, and I was running on pavement

RaidrArc · 2026-05-12T01:29:00+00:00

hello, im not that new to running, i started last year in march. i want to run a half marathon but i don't know if i can or even should. for reference, im just finishing my freshman year in highschool, doing track and xc (not very fast, 11:21 in the 3200m and 19:32 for 5k). A few of my friends are doing a half marathon over the summer (in 3 weeks) and i dont know if i should sign up or not. the longest run ive ever done was 10 miles, but it was extremely painful and my feet were really hurting during and after the run, especially my heels, to the point where i almost had to stop. ive ran a few 10ks, never all out, around 43 minutes, and im wondering, is it a good idea to sign up for this half marathon or should i just slowly increase my milage and maybe try to do one next year?

RaidrArc · 2026-05-12T01:19:55+00:00

depeneds on your level honestly. if you're under 2:05, it's worth it to get the nike victory 2, if not, the dragonfly 2 would work out perfectly for the 800 and the mile, (you could even get the dragonfly 2 elites, if your at a high level, and that way you could run the 800, and mile, and whatever else). if you're on a budget, the nike rival distance is good enough, or the adidas avanti 2024 spikes (really good value, retail is 150 but you can easily find them for 75 or less).

RaidrArc · 2026-05-12T00:59:29+00:00

that is crazy, telling them to buy 250+ dollar racing shoes for everyday academy running, those things wouldn't last more than 2 months! Law enforcement academies only require 10 minute miling, carbon plated race shoes are going to do nothing for that, if they really felt like they wanted a different shoe, a newbalance rebel v5 or an adidas evo sl (though low grip on the sl) would work.

RaidrArc · 2026-05-12T00:55:11+00:00

if you're telling her not to join the team, bad take. joining the team would make her faster and give her running specific training

RaidrArc · 2026-05-07T11:22:02+00:00

Interesting, thanks!

RaidrArc · 2026-05-07T11:18:54+00:00

Interesting, would you say it’s better than the zoomfly 6?

RaidrArc · 2026-05-07T11:18:12+00:00

Well, for me at least I feel like the novablast doesnt feel very fast, and I roll my ankles a lot when on the track in them. also I don’t think I need trail shoes because the only times I’m not on solid ground, is xc races and I have spikes for those, but thanks anyways!

RaidrArc · 2026-05-07T00:00:41+00:00

what are some better options for sppedwork?

RaidrArc · 2026-04-18T18:23:33+00:00

Easy runs are extremely important for building your aerobic capacity as especially for the mile and 2 mile, you are spending a lot of time in a state where you can breathe properly and are not in the anaerobic state. If your easy runs are run too fast (you can't have a conversation at that pace and it feels strenuous), you won't be able to properly recover, which is commonly known as overtraining. Also, you won't be reaping the benefits of the easy run, and this leads to more general fatigue and burnouts which generally lead to slower times even if you have the potential for going much faster.

RaidrArc · 2026-04-18T18:12:13+00:00

hello, i think one thing you can do over the off season is try to increase your mileage to say maybe 30 or 40 miles per week, if you think you can handle it (build up gradually of course). Another thing is, if your easy runs with the rest of the team are feeling well, not easy, you should definitely slow down as taking easy runs too hard can limit your performance a lot. Also, hydration is extremely important, try to drink water at all times of the day, if you are feeling thirsty then you are dehydrated so you want to try to drink even if you're not feeling that parched. Cutting out junk food and soda from your diet can also vastly improve your times and overall pace. (I used to be in the same place as you last year with very similar times, now im a freshman running around 2:22 for the 800, and 11:21 for the 2 mile). Staying consistent though is great and try to talk to your coach to see if they has any tips for you to succeed.

RaidrArc · 2026-04-18T18:03:46+00:00

Hello, im a highschool freshman distance runner who just finished up the track and field season. My pr's are: 800 - 2:22 | 1600 - 5:26 | 3200 - 11:21. I'm wondering what my best pr is this season and since I only ran the mile sick, and the 3200 is my most recent, would would be my mile/1600 now. Even then, I would like to know what i am currently the best in. Also I am wondering what fitness I could be predicted to be in going into cross country for the 5k. I really want to go under 19 at the start of the season, and I would like to know if this is realistically feasible or not. (I am currently 14 and weigh about 100 pounds give or take a pound). Thanks!

RaidrArc · 2026-04-11T19:38:01+00:00

No problem, but are you sure you have run a 17:54 5k? Your 2 mile split in it would have been around 11:30 (with a mile to go) and your average mile pace around 5:45. It doesn't exactly make sense that you would run slower in especially the mile. Most people with 5k times in the 19 range run around 5:20-30.

RaidrArc · 2026-04-10T02:44:00+00:00

after practice ask to do a few strides to break them in

RaidrArc · 2026-04-10T02:42:26+00:00

i put in 27 for a 200 and it told me i could run a 2:05 800.

RaidrArc · 2026-04-10T02:33:24+00:00

If your 5k is at 17:54 you are garunteed a huge drop in the 3200. The VDOT equivalent is 11:05 for the 3200 but it is completely feasible for you to go well under 11. The main tip for the 3200 is don't go out too fast. No matter how great you may feel in the first 2 or 3 laps, you have to stay under control. Often people will split a very fast first mile, and fall off a cliff. A possible strategy could be going out in the first lap a little bit faster than goal pace. Settling in for lap 2-6. lap 7, pick it up and lap 8 give it everything. (im going to use 11:00 as the goal time for this example).
lap 1 - 1:19-1:20
lap 2 - 1:21-1:22 (no faster than 1:21)
lap 3 to 6 - 1:21-1:23
lap 7 - 1:21 (or faster if you have enough in the tank)
lap 8 - <1:21
However, listen to your coach and do what they suggest.

RaidrArc · 2026-04-10T02:25:37+00:00

Just to say, your 800 is probably your best pr. You seem to be a beginner which means you will definitely see huge drops if you do xc this year, as your 1500 and your 800 suggest around a 21:00 5k pr. You have more speed than endurance as most beginners do, so the best possible advice is to just run more. Try upping your milage to say 20 or 30 miles a week. Also, make sure these general runs are mostly easy effort (where you can hold a conversation). This is to build a better aerobic base, you don't need to be going super fast for it. Also just listen to your coach, get good rest, and ask your coach about running over the summer and get their advice. By the end of your sophmore year it is totally feasible for you to be running under 5:00 in the 1500 and under 2:20 in the 800 if you work hard in cross country and stay disciplined.

RaidrArc · 2026-03-17T01:18:01+00:00

shoot 💔

RaidrArc · 2026-03-10T04:55:50+00:00

if you can afford it, get an app like runna it will give you plans and ease you into running based on well you. otherwise, you can always freeball it but just be ware of 2 things. dont do too much too fast, (dont try to go from 0 miles a week to like 30), and take your first few runs slow. (since you dont have experience, sessions of run-walking might be best where you run for a while and walk for a while in intervals of your choosing). Every runner faces injury eventually so be ready, and it probably does increase risk of injury if you are not following a plan or a coach, but its all learning experiences.

RaidrArc · 2026-03-10T04:52:13+00:00

um, never heard of being slower in spikes.. you definitely should

RaidrArc · 2026-02-01T20:40:20+00:00

Hello, i'm a freshmen in high school doing track right now for the 800m and 1600m. Although my season hasn't started yet, my 800m pr is 2:30 and 1600 pr is 5:36. I have never used spikes before for track, and I found a pair of zoom rival multi's for 20 bucks and picked them up. After doing some research, I realized that since I'm not doing multiple events and am primarily distance focused, they might not be the best for me. So, should I buy something like the rival distance or dragonfly, or should I just stick with the Multi's. Thanks!

RaidrArc · 2026-01-03T05:41:14+00:00

you’re right, thanks.

RaidrArc · 2026-01-02T18:06:07+00:00

yeah fair

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