Love your content bro!! how about in season? how many days a week u in the weight room,? and what changes for your weight room sessions from off to in season?
Thank you! So in season I only do 2 days a week & since I just started outdoor season it is a bit more aggressive, for example the other day I had 3x5 squat all the way up to 315 & 5x3 hang clean up to 215 in the same day. But as we get closer to championship season we lower the volume like crazy. I might even go to 1 day a week closer to nationals and all the lifts are just going to be light and easy(maintaining my strength) Off season weights are tailored to build general strength in all areas of the body, very similar to building a base with miles as a distance runner. Then when you get in season your main focus is explosiveness & stability (similar to a runner doing speed workouts to get ready for his peak) Hope this helps!
I’m an eight grader that runs a 5:07 mile and 2:18 800 and so many people have been telling me to do cross country but I can’t decide between XC and football so what’s your advice?
ngl bro i had to make this decision too it really sucks but u can get away w playing football now but definitely do xc junior year if u think u have a better chance in college for track, i loved fb but had to stop for xc
Great video. I am curious to know, why you train upper-body as much as you do. One would think it isn't necessary for an 800m running and that is taking energy away from your leg training?
It is to make sure your body is proportional. Can’t focus too much on just one area. However my lower body is a lot stronger than my upper body. My bench is terrible but my squat and hang cleans are really good.
Hey man I’m entering my final outdoor season running 1:58 outdoor pb no pr in 800 indoor but prs in 600 and 400. Hoping to end my highschool career with a sub 1:55. Any advice for staying consistent and training more optimally?
Yeah man, my high school pr was 1:54 indoor and the best advice i got for training optimally is having training partners that are hungry for success. Even if they are not as fast as you, having competitive people around you, especially during the difficult workouts will separate you from being an average 800 m runner to a extraordinary 800 m runner. Another tip i have is doing the small things right, fall in love with your warm up routine, the workouts, the cool downs, the recovery, and the overall process of being a runner. Before you know it, youll be a sub 1:50 guy because you been showing up everyday with a smile on your face, putting in solid work, and growing closer and closer to your max potential. It will not happen over night, but slowly over time, you will outgrow everyone around you and all your competition. Day by Day, put in the work, there really is not cheat code besides hard work and stacking small wins which eventually turn into huge wins. Go get it man!
That much muscle weight on the upper body especially on the arms and breasts seems unnecessary for the 800m, if you see the top 800m they are kinda slim and even the 400 guys. But i can understand it from an aesthetic point of you, a little muscle on the upper body makes you look better.
Last season it was too much and my pr capped out at 1:48, i was 164 pounds last season. Now im 152 pounds but just a lot more lean & cut. Last season i was cut & too bulky. I definitely am still adjusting to my body & my physique but this definitely helps as i ran 1:47 indoors & 46 split.
I would love to get to know your workouts because Im not that great at 800m and im trying to get better so if you could send me some advise I would love it.
In my opinion, I think the 50.5 is more impressive but they are just about equal. My PR's my sophomore year of highschool were 1:59 & 49.9 so they are basically about even but that 50.5 speed is crucial to 800 success. What do you think?
Nah dude lifting the real deal… broke my collarbone last summer and by lifting thruoughout the cross season after I healed I got back to the exact place I was years beforehand in the span of a few months
@@nikoschultz4306 no fr. Training on my own the year before when I took a gap year and working to get back to form as fast as I could from both the gap year and the surgery made me fall in love with the grind. Only reason my career still going
bro is so underrated it’s insane
Love this comment man thank u
Real, i wish i found this guy before the end of track season :( I'm also an 800 runner, I've gone from 2:42 to 2:15 in 2 months.
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I love that you actually put a lot of effort into these videos. Life repays hard work and you know that better than anybody!
I really appreciate you noticing how much I care about the community! I want to help change lives!
You really put in a lot of hard work and dedication to your goals. Keep chasing your dreams and busting your ass. You will be successful.
I took A LOT from this video. Thanks, bro. 🙏🏾
Let's go man! I am so glad! Thanks for supporting!
That’s man on the field with it!!!!!
Bro is the realest track bro out there 💯
Thanks man learned a lot.
Also Hang cleans are GOATED
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Great video, I appreciate your words of wisdom and example.
In other news, What’s the reps/weight amount for your single leg RDLs?
Thanks! I like to do 3x5 with about 65-85lb dumbells each leg
Thank you for this! I gotta up the weight!@@nikoschultz4306
Love your content bro!! how about in season? how many days a week u in the weight room,? and what changes for your weight room sessions from off to in season?
Thank you! So in season I only do 2 days a week & since I just started outdoor season it is a bit more aggressive, for example the other day I had 3x5 squat all the way up to 315 & 5x3 hang clean up to 215 in the same day.
But as we get closer to championship season we lower the volume like crazy. I might even go to 1 day a week closer to nationals and all the lifts are just going to be light and easy(maintaining my strength)
Off season weights are tailored to build general strength in all areas of the body, very similar to building a base with miles as a distance runner. Then when you get in season your main focus is explosiveness & stability (similar to a runner doing speed workouts to get ready for his peak)
Hope this helps!
@@nikoschultz4306 'ppreciate the insight bro!
I’m an eight grader that runs a 5:07 mile and 2:18 800 and so many people have been telling me to do cross country but I can’t decide between XC and football so what’s your advice?
ngl bro i had to make this decision too it really sucks but u can get away w playing football now but definitely do xc junior year if u think u have a better chance in college for track, i loved fb but had to stop for xc
Great video. I am curious to know, why you train upper-body as much as you do. One would think it isn't necessary for an 800m running and that is taking energy away from your leg training?
It is to make sure your body is proportional. Can’t focus too much on just one area. However my lower body is a lot stronger than my upper body. My bench is terrible but my squat and hang cleans are really good.
Hey man I’m entering my final outdoor season running 1:58 outdoor pb no pr in 800 indoor but prs in 600 and 400. Hoping to end my highschool career with a sub 1:55. Any advice for staying consistent and training more optimally?
Yeah man, my high school pr was 1:54 indoor and the best advice i got for training optimally is having training partners that are hungry for success. Even if they are not as fast as you, having competitive people around you, especially during the difficult workouts will separate you from being an average 800 m runner to a extraordinary 800 m runner.
Another tip i have is doing the small things right, fall in love with your warm up routine, the workouts, the cool downs, the recovery, and the overall process of being a runner.
Before you know it, youll be a sub 1:50 guy because you been showing up everyday with a smile on your face, putting in solid work, and growing closer and closer to your max potential.
It will not happen over night, but slowly over time, you will outgrow everyone around you and all your competition. Day by Day, put in the work, there really is not cheat code besides hard work and stacking small wins which eventually turn into huge wins.
Go get it man!
2:27 800 yesterday my 2nd year
keep grinding, good work
That much muscle weight on the upper body especially on the arms and breasts seems unnecessary for the 800m, if you see the top 800m they are kinda slim and even the 400 guys. But i can understand it from an aesthetic point of you, a little muscle on the upper body makes you look better.
Last season it was too much and my pr capped out at 1:48, i was 164 pounds last season. Now im 152 pounds but just a lot more lean & cut. Last season i was cut & too bulky. I definitely am still adjusting to my body & my physique but this definitely helps as i ran 1:47 indoors & 46 split.
Yes on a moderate level upper body strength can help in holding your form and generating power from you core.
Have you seen Nick symmonds!?!
I would love to get to know your workouts because Im not that great at 800m and im trying to get better so if you could send me some advise I would love it.
How do you maintain staying in a calorie deficit during training and not affecting your performance or recovery?
What time do you think is better in comparison? A 50.5 400m or a 1:59 800m?
In my opinion, I think the 50.5 is more impressive but they are just about equal. My PR's my sophomore year of highschool were 1:59 & 49.9 so they are basically about even but that 50.5 speed is crucial to 800 success. What do you think?
When u gonna post on the discord my boy? 👀
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Nah dude lifting the real deal… broke my collarbone last summer and by lifting thruoughout the cross season after I healed I got back to the exact place I was years beforehand in the span of a few months
God humbles us in unexpected ways! Makes us appreciate the small things a lot more!
@@nikoschultz4306 no fr. Training on my own the year before when I took a gap year and working to get back to form as fast as I could from both the gap year and the surgery made me fall in love with the grind. Only reason my career still going
What’s your pr . 145.50
How tall are you bro?
5'10
@@nikoschultz4306 thanks man! I’m 5’9, trying to get an idea for what my weight would be relative to yours
@@jonsdaniel basically about the same as me, ive fluctuated from 145-165 since highschool but now i been at 153-157 for about 8 months now