400M training

BigKid

Can you run a 400 in the low 50’s (seconds) by using body weight instead of going to the gym?

Chivito550

BigKid wrote: »

Can you run a 400 in the low 50’s (seconds) by using body weight instead of going to the gym?

If you are very talented, you can run sub 50 without gym work!

It's irrelevant though. To get the best out of your talent (whether that's 45, 50, 55, 60 seconds or above) you should be lifting weights in the gym.

BigKid

Is this the case with middle distance or just sprinters?

Chivito550

BigKid wrote: »

Is this the case with middle distance or just sprinters?

I assume by the title of the thread you are asking about 400m training?

The 400m is a sprint. An endurance sprint, but a sprint all the same.

BigKid

Chivito550 wrote: »

I assume by the title of the thread you are asking about 400m training?

The 400m is a sprint. An endurance sprint, but a sprint all the same.

Sorry I meant do you think gym work is a must for 800/1500 runners too?

Chivito550

BigKid wrote: »

Sorry I meant do you think gym work is a must for 800/1500 runners too?

I would say so personally. Sure Mo Farah squats in the gym and he's a 5000/10000 runner.