Greeaaaat, placed third at my first track meet of the season...

[erikiksaz]

Bah, i have no one to blame but myself. This was our first meet, and i've been known to run pretty crap-ass in the first few meets. I usually peek AT prelims/finals. But see, the thing that pisses me off the most is knowing that i peak late, since i might just be using that as an excuse, as the other runners probably peak late in the season as well. What do you guys think, am i just making excuses here? Rail on me if need be, i surely need to train harder. I just wish that i had someone to push me in training, since i'm usually the person who leads the pack at my school. Damnit, i wish i didn't have AP study sessions either, they're holding me back! Well, as i've said before, rail on me if it's necessary, and any tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

[b0mbrman]

What events do you do?

 

[erikiksaz]

Haha, i came in here ready to edit. I run the 100 and the 200 btw.

 

[KennyH]

Well, I am taking some classes here at college in Sport Psychology, Exercise Physiology and Exercise Prescription as part of my major and think I have some tips for you. I will return to this thread tommorrow with more info, must get sleep. 😀🙂

 

[Azraele]

I think you're being a bit too hard on yourself. You did your best, and that's what's important.

As for a tip, try calming and focusing yourself before an event. Clear your mind of everything. And most importantly, have fun! 🙂

 

[yakko]

Well someone had to be third. Would you rather have been last?

 

[Turkey]

If you move up relative to others late in the season when you're peaking, then nothing to worry about. If you get your best times late in the season but stay in the same place relative to everyone else, you need to train harder earlier in the season. Weights, m'boy, weights. 😉

 

[erikiksaz]

<< Weights, m'boy, weights. >>



Yeah, it's funny that you say that, as i'm 5'6, 130-135 pounds, and a rather skinny asian kid 😛 . I'll be hitting the weights especially hard this summer/preseason. My goal for this year is to hit the flat 11, or even a high 10, but we'll see how things go.

 

[tsunek]

i ran the 800 and 1600. i always peaked late in the season too but thats when sectionals and states are. thats when it really counts.

 

[KennyH]

Hey man, told you I would be back, try setting short term (process-oriented goals) I.E for the next week. You need to set a goal (say drop 5 seconds of your 200 time, or more depending on your level) and organize what you are going to do each day to achieve that goal in that period. If you try to set more process oriented goals you will find it easier to make improvments in a short amount of time. This type of goal setting gives you control and helps to increase self efficacy(believing that you can achieve that goal). Hope some of this helps, best of luck to you in the future. 🙂

 

[Spendthrift]

dropping 5 sec off a 200m time would be impressive (unless the person is horribly out of shape/slow to start with). im a jumper/polevaulter errr....was until i graduated college last may, and i doubt i could drop 5 sec off my time even with serious training.

anyway, its perfect to peak late in the season. ideally you want to peak at districts/state. thats what your coaches are training you towards.

if you peak at the first couple meets then you are training incorrectly. third place is respectable, never settle for less than first. but if you gave it your best and got third, then be happy and know that you gave it your all. every meet really serves as preperation for district/state.

if youre leading the pack then set your goal for training times higher than your coach does, or set the goal to beat the second runner by a certain distance. push yourself in little ways. its all about mental toughness.