800 meters “the mystery zone” steve gardiner umass dartmouth
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800 METERS “THE MYSTERY ZONE” Steve Gardiner UMass Dartmouth. DEVELOP A “FEEL” FOR EACH EVENT THAT YOU COACH RE-EVALUATE YOUR METHODS You’re never too old to learn. BE SPECIFIC PRINCIPLE OF SPECIFICITY. Identify the different types of 800m runners. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
800 METERS“THE MYSTERY ZONE”
Steve GardinerUMass Dartmouth
• DEVELOP A “FEEL” FOR EACH EVENT THAT YOU COACH
• RE-EVALUATE YOUR METHODS• You’re never too old to learn
• BE SPECIFIC
• PRINCIPLE OF SPECIFICITY
Identify the different types of 800m runners
• SPRINT-TYPE (400/800m)
• ALL PURPOSE• DISTANCE-TYPE (800/Mile)
SPRINTER TYPE
• Responds best to relatively fast runs with limited number of reps and longer recoveries
• Anaerobic Threshold Work: Best accomplished by the use of Cruise Intervals
• Example: 5 x 1K (45-60 second rest) at 90%MHR
ALL PURPOSE
*Responds to more track work than the distance type
• Can handle more volume than the sprint type
DISTANCE TYPE (800/Mile)• Higher volume• Can tolerate shorter
recoveries• Threshold Pace set at: 5k
plus 60 seconds divided by 5 = 1k reps (30-45 second recovery)
• Benefits from steady state “tempo runs”
• “Date Pace” and “Goal Pace”
ENERGY SYSTEMS
• ALACTIC –ATP• ANAEROBIC
lactate system
*AEROBIC oxygen system
0 50 100
400m
800m
1500m
3000m
AlacticAnaerob.Aerobic
ALACTIC SYSTEM
• ATP-PC System (Phosphogen System) - This system is used only for very short durations of up to 10 seconds. The ATP-PC system neither uses oxygen nor produces lactic acid and is thus said to be alactic anaerobic. This is the primary system behind very short, powerful movements like a golf swing or a 100 m sprint.
ANAEROBIC SYSTEM
• Anaerobic System (Lactic Acid System) - Predominates in supplying energy for exercises lasting less than 2 minutes. Also known as the Glycolytic System. An example of an activity of the intensity and duration that this system works under would be a 400 m sprint.
AEROBIC SYSTEM
• Aerobic System - This is the long duration energy system. By 5 minutes of exercise the O2 system is clearly the dominant system. In a 1 km run, this system is already providing approximately half the energy; in a marathon run it provides 98% or more.
BLEND THE SYSTEMS
• Avoid a sudden transition from one kind of training to another.
• “WEAVE” your training• It is important to have a “mix” of training
throughout the year that reflects the energy systems which need to be stimulated
MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A PLAN
• FIRST – Plan all competitions for the entire season*SECOND – Plan the broad outline of the season’s training*THIRD – Plan the major training aspects for each phase (prioritize)• FINALLY – Develop highly detailed plans for just the current phase
PLANNING
• WHEN PLANNING TRAINING COUNT BACK FROM YOUR CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKS
*REMEMBER A CYCLE (PHASE) SHOULD BE 4-6 WEEKS –
BEYOND REAPS MINIMAL BENEFITS
TRAINING
• Effort and Duration are KEYS in Training• Emphasize volume over intensity during
early season• Volume will drop and intensity will
increase as season progresses• Interval Training – start safely and slowly• The harder the stimulus, the greater is the
need for proper recovery
EARLY SEASON400m Type
• Baylor/East Carolina Method
• example: 2 x 600m (3-5 min rest
3 x 300m (same pace) (60 second rest)
3 x 300 (or 200, or
100) (quicker with 3-5 min)
EARLY SEASON(cont’d)
• continuous 5-person 200’s (relaxed)• Hills• Cruise Intervals (ex. 5 x 1k with 60 second rest) at threshold (VITAL)• Circuit (John Cook, Oregon Circuit)• Core (Fred Doyle)• Tempo 100’s, 200’s, 300’s , 400’s• 40m acceleration circuit
MID SEASON400m TYPE
• Continue Threshold work• Meets and relay legs• Example of interval
session: 3x (4 x 200m) at
“Date Pace” (30 second rest)
5 minute “Spivey Rule” between sets*Goal Pace can be woven
into workouts
LATE SEASON• Intensity increases• examples: 6 x 200m (2-3 seconds faster than date pace) 2:00 recovery
• 400m @ race pace (20 second rest) 200m hard (5min rest) repeat• 2 x 700m @ 800m time (8-10 min rest) 3 x 200m (relaxed, quick)*300m hard 20 second rest 600m @threshold (5 min rest)*threshold work is maintained
• TRY TO MOVE YOUR ATHLETE UP AND DOWN DURING DUAL MEETS IF POSSIBLE
• PLAY TO AN ATHLETES STRENGTHS
TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING
DEVELOP*Flexibility*Elasticity*COORDINATION*ENDURANCE*RESISTANCE*STRENGTH
TACTICS
• FIRST 400m is faster than the second
• Know your opponents strengths and weaknesses
BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING
PREDICTABILITY
• SPRINT TYPE = 800m = (400m + 8 seconds) x 2
• ALL PURPOSE = 800m = (400m + 7 seconds) x 2
• DISTANCE TYPE = 800m = (400m + 6 seconds) x 2
PEAK WHEN IT COUNTS!