sports day 1500m
just found out i have to run 1500m for sports day tomorrow. im okay at running but not the best and ive never tried to go longer than 800m before. how can i do 1500 relatively successfully?? help greatly appreciated thanks
Reply 1
Original post by WhovianPigeon
just found out i have to run 1500m for sports day tomorrow. im okay at running but not the best and ive never tried to go longer than 800m before. how can i do 1500 relatively successfully?? help greatly appreciated thanks
Hi, I always used to get stuck doing 1500m and 800m on sports day (and they were usually right after each other!), and while I'm sporty, I'm not a runner. Remember it's only about 10 minutes of running at most (probably more like 7 or 8), don't go too fast at the start and keep your breathing regular and controlled. If you've got more left in the tank on the last lap/half lap, up the pace. Might help to run (or even walk) a practice 1500m so you know roughly how far it is.
Reply 2
Original post by bea_murray0
Hi, I always used to get stuck doing 1500m and 800m on sports day (and they were usually right after each other!), and while I'm sporty, I'm not a runner. Remember it's only about 10 minutes of running at most (probably more like 7 or 8), don't go too fast at the start and keep your breathing regular and controlled. If you've got more left in the tank on the last lap/half lap, up the pace. Might help to run (or even walk) a practice 1500m so you know roughly how far it is.
hey thank you so much for this, its incredibly helpful thank youuuu! i hope your 1500 and 800 one after the other always went alright lol that sounds horrific i could never. thank you so so much tho. hope youre doing well and not melting too much in the heat!!
Don't go out too fast; remember how many laps it is and how far one lap is!
Make sure you stay hydrated!!! Obviously don't go glugging a load of water before you run though
Fuel! Like a car can't go without petrol/diesel, a person (or any living thing) cannot run (or move or be alive) if they've hardly eaten anything. Make sure you have a good breakfast (but something you're used to – don't go trying new things before you run), as well as some sort of snack before you run – banana, cereal bar, whatever has good carbs and you enjoy.
Have a decent night's sleep!
Do a bit of warming up – a short jog, some mobility stretches etc.
After – rehydrate, refuel, gentle cool down/stretch – it is important to look after your body!
Wear clothes and shoes suitable for running! So probably don't attempt to run in a tracksuit/hoodie, especially in this weather
And save a bit of juice in your legs for the last bit! Sprint (or slightly faster run) finish! Feels fantastic to finish strong!
Good luck
Make sure you stay hydrated!!! Obviously don't go glugging a load of water before you run though
Fuel! Like a car can't go without petrol/diesel, a person (or any living thing) cannot run (or move or be alive) if they've hardly eaten anything. Make sure you have a good breakfast (but something you're used to – don't go trying new things before you run), as well as some sort of snack before you run – banana, cereal bar, whatever has good carbs and you enjoy.
Have a decent night's sleep!
Do a bit of warming up – a short jog, some mobility stretches etc.
After – rehydrate, refuel, gentle cool down/stretch – it is important to look after your body!
Wear clothes and shoes suitable for running! So probably don't attempt to run in a tracksuit/hoodie, especially in this weather
And save a bit of juice in your legs for the last bit! Sprint (or slightly faster run) finish! Feels fantastic to finish strong!
Good luck
Reply 4
Original post by bl0bf1sh
Don't go out too fast; remember how many laps it is and how far one lap is!
Make sure you stay hydrated!!! Obviously don't go glugging a load of water before you run though
Fuel! Like a car can't go without petrol/diesel, a person (or any living thing) cannot run (or move or be alive) if they've hardly eaten anything. Make sure you have a good breakfast (but something you're used to – don't go trying new things before you run), as well as some sort of snack before you run – banana, cereal bar, whatever has good carbs and you enjoy.
Have a decent night's sleep!
Do a bit of warming up – a short jog, some mobility stretches etc.
After – rehydrate, refuel, gentle cool down/stretch – it is important to look after your body!
Wear clothes and shoes suitable for running! So probably don't attempt to run in a tracksuit/hoodie, especially in this weather
And save a bit of juice in your legs for the last bit! Sprint (or slightly faster run) finish! Feels fantastic to finish strong!
Good luck
Make sure you stay hydrated!!! Obviously don't go glugging a load of water before you run though
Fuel! Like a car can't go without petrol/diesel, a person (or any living thing) cannot run (or move or be alive) if they've hardly eaten anything. Make sure you have a good breakfast (but something you're used to – don't go trying new things before you run), as well as some sort of snack before you run – banana, cereal bar, whatever has good carbs and you enjoy.
Have a decent night's sleep!
Do a bit of warming up – a short jog, some mobility stretches etc.
After – rehydrate, refuel, gentle cool down/stretch – it is important to look after your body!
Wear clothes and shoes suitable for running! So probably don't attempt to run in a tracksuit/hoodie, especially in this weather
And save a bit of juice in your legs for the last bit! Sprint (or slightly faster run) finish! Feels fantastic to finish strong!
Good luck
oh my gosh thank you so so much 😭 this is so helpful and kind hope youre doing okay!! especially with the heat rn lol. thank you again!!!
Reply 6
Original post by RichPiana
I drop dead after 10m and people out here are doing 1500m.
dude trust me im not making it further than half a lap lol
Reply 7
Original post by bl0bf1sh
Don't go out too fast; remember how many laps it is and how far one lap is!Make sure you stay hydrated!!! Obviously don't go glugging a load of water before you run thoughFuel! Like a car can't go without petrol/diesel, a person (or any living thing) cannot run (or move or be alive) if they've hardly eaten anything. Make sure you have a good breakfast (but something you're used to – don't go trying new things before you run), as well as some sort of snack before you run – banana, cereal bar, whatever has good carbs and you enjoy. Have a decent night's sleep!Do a bit of warming up – a short jog, some mobility stretches etc.After – rehydrate, refuel, gentle cool down/stretch – it is important to look after your body!Wear clothes and shoes suitable for running! So probably don't attempt to run in a tracksuit/hoodie, especially in this weatherAnd save a bit of juice in your legs for the last bit! Sprint (or slightly faster run) finish! Feels fantastic to finish strong!Good luck
Original post by Ottienester10
Any tips for a sprinter who is attempting a 1500m in a week?!
As above, don’t go out too fast – you want to start at a pace that feels comfortable to maintain for the whole distance. If you’re used to sprinting it’ll feel really slow, so it might be a good idea to practise (if you’re able) to get a feel of how long it is/what kind of pace is comfortable for you.
Like you would for a 400 m, you’re not going to be going at quite the same intensity as you would for a 100 m. Same applies for longer stuff but it’s a few more laps and not quite so anaerobic
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- Paris 2024: Olympic Records that may be broken
- Bsc in physiotherapy or sports therapy?
- University of Essex - Sports Question
- Sports day excuse!!
- Help with universities
- LAET life (gonna start sep 2025)
- "Marjon’s facilities are great” says Wayne Rooney after Argyle testing day
- Oxford brookes or university of essex for sports sci.
- Best Oxford colleges for sport
- Anyone know when the college sports happen?
- Do you think academic success is mutually exclusive to sorting success?
- Loughborough or Exeter for International Relations
- Official University of Essex 2025 Applicant Thread
- Sports marketing management- Manchester Metropolitan
- Typical day at Bath University
- Portsmouth & Essex
- What is the sports like at Oxford university?
- Loughborough Uni for someone not sporty?
- How do I get a good 1500M time in a month?
- Oxford Brooke's student gym
Latest
Trending
