What is the average time to run 800 meters?

800-meter Run Test

Rating	Time (minutes/seconds)
average	3’16” – 3’30”
above average	3’01” – 3’15”
good	2’46” – 3′
excellent	2’45” or less

What is a good 800m time for high school track?

To run below 1:53 for boys and 2:14 for girls will require a dramatic speed component not often present in every distance athlete, yet many regional, sectional and state championships are won with times much higher than the elite levels.

Is 2 minutes good for 800m?

Breaking 2 minutes – What you need to know 1) you need to run at speeds FASTER than 60 sec/400m to break 2 minutes for 800m. So try 6 x 200m at 25-28 sec with a 200m walk. You should also incorporate even shorter runs of 60-100m and with a keen eye of a good coach!

Is 800 meters a lot?

If you’re thinking that that’s a lot of digits to put to memory, you’re not alone! Normally, 800 meters is associated with 1/2 a mile. The 400-meter, 800-meter, and 1600-meter runs are all well-known races in track and field. Many people refer to the 800-meter race as the half-mile race.

How far is 800 meters on a track?

roughly ½ mile
100 meters: the length of one straightaway. 800 meters: roughly ½ mile or 2 laps around the track. 1600 meters: roughly 1 mile or 4 laps around the track.

Is the 800m considered a sprint?

The 800-meter race is one of the most challenging and exciting events to race and coach in track. The 800m is an extended sprint similar to the 400m, necessitating a revision of racing and training recommendations.

What is a good 800m time for middle school?

Year in and year out, the best Middle School runners will be at or under 5:00 in the 1600 and 2:18 in the 800. Those are pretty much the MS equivalents of the HS marks of 4:30 and 2:00.

What’s the fastest 800m time?

Filter All Time Top Lists

Rank	Mark	Competitor
1	1:40.91	David RUDISHA
2	1:41.11	Wilson KIPKETER
3	1:41.73	Sebastian COE
3	1:41.73	Nijel AMOS

What is the average 800m time for a 13 year old?

An average time should be around 1:50. For the 800, a 3:00 should make you the fastest girl in your grade, while a 2:45 should make you state level. An average time would be 5:00. Hope this helped.

What is the hardest track event?

Pole vault is the hardest event in track and field. Imagine taking a fiberglass pole and running full speed to launch yourself 19-20 feet in the air( at the elite level).

How fast do 800m runners run in mph?

The quick way to see how fast you run in km and miles

KM Per Hour	Miles Per Hour	800m
8.90kph	5.53mph	00:05:23
9.00kph	5.59mph	00:05:20
9.10kph	5.65mph	00:05:16
9.20kph	5.72mph	00:05:13

How much is 800 meters on a track?

100 meters: the length of one straightaway. 800 meters: roughly ½ mile or 2 laps around the track. 1600 meters: roughly 1 mile or 4 laps around the track.

What is the history of the Masters Track & Field rankings?

Starting in 1988 and ending in 2003, a team of volunteers led by Jerry Wojcik of National Masters News produced annual “U.S. Masters Track & Field Rankings” books — age-group seasonal lists, event by event.

What is the fastest 800m time ever run?

When they did drop down to the 800m they were able to run around 1:48 – the fastest on our talented team. They had exceptional middle endurance capabilities that allowed them to excel in the event. However, there are plenty of 400 / 800 type runners in the NCAA who could run closer to 1:46.5 because of exceptional speed.

Where can I find the best masters track list?

And even masters road runners have one, thanks to Pete Magill of South Pasadena, California (with Seto’s help). But the best masters track list remains mastersrankings.com, started by Seto in 2003 and improved ever since.

Can a 400m runner train to run the 800m?

The person with exceptional 400m or 200m ability will train to capitalize on his / her speed and to develop just enough endurance / stamina to make it through the race. This person probably has ZERO interest in racing the 1500 meters. This person can win the 800m at the collegiate level.