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Pacing an 800 m or 1500 m race
Age 15 · Sports
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In a middle-distance race your best time comes from spreading your effort evenly over the laps instead of sprinting at the start. Checking your lap times and running close to the inside line helps you save energy for a strong finish.
In the picture
- The finish line: one lap of the inside lane is 400 m, so 800 m is 2 laps and 1500 m is 3¾ laps
- The runner in front: starting too fast uses up energy you need for the last lap
- The group on the inside lane: running close to the inside line and behind others saves distance and effort
- The stopwatch: lap times (splits) show whether your pace stays even
Examples
- Aiming for 3 minutes in the 800 m means running each 400 m lap in about 90 seconds.
- A cyclist on a long ride holds a steady speed instead of racing up the first hill.
Key takeaways
- Even or slightly faster second-half splits usually give the best time.
- Running wide on the bends adds distance, so stay close to the inside line.
Quiz: Pacing an 800 m or 1500 m race (Age 15)
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In an 800 m or 1500 m race, which pattern of lap times (splits) usually gives the best finishing time?
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On a 400 m track, how many laps of the inside lane does a 1500 m race cover?
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Why should a middle-distance runner stay close to the inside line on the bends?
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