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You have joined a track-and-field team. You are a long distance runner, and have beaten your siblings in every race around your neighborhood. Your coach suggests that you try the 1600 m race, which is four laps around the track and is sometimes called a metric mile. Do you think you can handle it? With a little strategy, your 1600 will leave other competitors behind you and help you achieve track star status!
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX If you want to run a 1600 M race, start by running some warm up laps and doing dynamic stretches to help you stretch out your muscles. Drink a glass of water before the race, but wait until after it ends to rehydrate completely. Then, as soon as the race begins, try to get into lane 1 or 2 as quickly as you can. Then, pace yourself for laps 2 and 3 so you have enough energy to finish strong in your final lap. Once the race is over, cool down by stretching lightly and jogging. For tips on how to plan your turns, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 415,644 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?What is the 1600 meter run in track?1600 meters is a middle distance track and field running event. It is a standardized event in track meets conducted by the NFHS in American high school competition.
How close is 1600m to a mile?1600m = 0.9944 miles. The two distances are so darn close, the mile is just three or four extra steps when you are running a mile as you should.
Which is longer a 1600 meter race or a 1 mile race?The mile is about 9.3 meters longer than the 1,600. Vice remembers being around in the 1970s when the country made a concerted effort to go metric. Signs had miles and kilometers, ballparks had the distance to the fences in metric and feet.
How far is a 1600 run?Your coach suggests that you try the 1600 m race, which is four laps around the track and is sometimes called a metric mile.
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