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800 metres Training Program

The following is an example of an 800 metres training program (phase 1) for a senior athlete. Before starting any training, you must have a medical examination to ensure it is safe for you to do so.

Any training program application is at the athlete's discretion and risk.

Key to running notations used

3 x 400 (80%) [3']

This means 3 repetitions of 400 metres, with each repetition to be run at 80% of your 400m pace, with 3 minutes of active recovery between each repetition.

For further details, see the IAAF notation for running sessions in training programs.

Phase 1

Each training session should include an appropriate warm-up before the session and a cool-down after the session.

Week 1

Monday Flexibility
Core stability
Weight Training  
Tuesday Flexibility
Core stability
Plyometrics
Medicine Ball
General endurance
1 x 5k (80%)
Wednesday Flexibility
Core stability
Weight Training  
Thursday Flexibility
Core stability
  Anaerobic quality
3 x 800 (80%) [3']
Friday Flexibility
Core stability
Weight Training  
Saturday Flexibility &
Core stability
Plyometrics
Medicine Ball
General Endurance
60 minutes fartlek
Sunday Flexibility
Core stability
   

Week 2

Monday Flexibility
Core stability
Weight Training  
Tuesday Flexibility
Core stability
Plyometrics
Medicine Ball
General endurance
1 x 5k (80%)
Wednesday Flexibility
Core stability
Weight Training  
Thursday Flexibility
Core stability
  Anaerobic quality
3 x 1000 (80%) [3']
Friday Flexibility
Core stability
Weight Training  
Saturday Flexibility &
Core stability
Plyometrics
Medicine Ball
General Endurance
60 minutes fartlek
Sunday Flexibility
Core stability
   

Week 3

Monday Flexibility
Core stability
Weight Training  
Tuesday Flexibility
Core stability
Plyometrics
Medicine Ball
General endurance
1 x 5k (80%)
Wednesday Flexibility
Core stability
Weight Training  
Thursday Flexibility
Core stability
  Anaerobic quality
3 x 1200 (80%) [3']
Friday Flexibility
Core stability
Weight Training  
Saturday Flexibility &
Core stability
Plyometrics
Medicine Ball
General Endurance
60 minutes fartlek
Sunday Flexibility
Core stability
   

Week 4

Monday Flexibility
Core stability
Weight Training  
Tuesday Flexibility
Core stability
  Evaluation
Kosmin test (800m)
Wednesday Flexibility
Core stability
Weight Training  
Thursday Flexibility
Core stability
  Evaluation
Cooper test
Friday Flexibility
Core stability
Weight Training  
Saturday Flexibility &
Core stability
  General Endurance
60 minutes fartlek
Sunday Flexibility
Core stability
   

Page Reference

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  • MACKENZIE, B. (2001) 800 metres Training Program - Phase 1 [WWW] Available from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/middist/tp800p1.htm [Accessed