What workouts do you recommend for the 2400 meter? Track/running?

[MyNameIsJonas]

So I'd like answers from runners and track athletes. 2400 meters is 1.5 miles or 6 laps on a 400 meter track (if all of this is greek to you don't bother answering)

I've been breaking up my running. Speed days then distance days. My week was something like this Monday 1x 1200 then 4x 800. Tuesday - 4 mile on the road. Wednesday 3x 800 sprint only the 100 meter sides of the track then jog the outside corners. Thursday 3.5 mile run on road. Friday 3 x 1200 then tempo 400s only sprint the 100 marks.

I want to get faster at the 2400 meter. My best is an 08:48. I'm bad at pacing my runs as I go to fast then get tiered. I usually get around 0120 for a 400 just gliding and my best is 66 seconds.

[DANNYBASSMAN93]

Well you can work on endurance and cardio which really helps a lot.

Also stretching believe it or not helps and dont think about skipping on squats and lunges, if you dont have a foundation for the part of the body that you want to develop or improve than whats the use of exercising right.

I myself run 5K (3miles) in 20-22min (everyday)
& 10K in 50min-1hour

I can your 2400meters in 8:00-8:30 on a good day

What i do is try running on sidewalks or trails away from the track if you have the chance to, this will help create a resistance that you will later on be able to use while running on track.

Also if its a boost you need try eating clif bars but dont eat more than 1 a day. Only as a pre workout fuel source.

Hope this helps :D

[MyNameIsJonas]

Cool thanks. I run trails and roads all the time. I have a pacing issue with my speed. I just can't maintain it.

[MyNameIsJonas]

I just did a 10k got 43:30. I can do a 5k in 20 as well. I just can't get my 2400 meter under 8 minutes. The best i've ever done is 08:48 so im not sure if i need to work on speed or more distance. . .