“I think this area (anaerobic speed sessions) is the key to being a good 800m runner and being able to mix it on the world stage.” - Tamsyn Lewis Manou
Perhaps the key ingredient to be a top 800m runner is the possession of amazing lactic acid tolerance. More so than pure 1500m runners, 800m specialists need a highly refined anaerobic system to delay the build-up of lactic acid, and to clear it from the body quickly.
Runner’s Tribe studied the training of 10 past and current champions; their respective key anaerobic sessions specific to 800m training are outlined in this exclusive feature article for Runner’s Tribe Addict.
Athletes studied:
- Tamsyn Lewis Manou
- Seb Coe
- Steve Ovett
- Alberto Juantorena
- Kelly Holmes
- David Rudisha
- Pamela Jelimo
- Peter Snell
- Wilson Kipketer
- Nijel Amos
Tamsyn Lewis Manou – (World Indoor 800m Champ 2008 and PB 1:59.21)
“I think this area (anaerobic speed sessions) is the key to being a good 800m runner and being able to mix it on the world stage.” 2 sets of:
- 500m (2 min recovery)
- 300m (2 min recovery)
- 400m
“All reps were done at 2minute 800m pace (15 seconds per 100m) with the last 100m of every rep done in sub 14 seconds. 4 minutes recovery between the two sets.” 
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