Should I wear spike shoes for the 800m race?

I'm running an 800 tomorrow, I'm just wondering if I should wear spikes or just good running shoes.





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Should I wear spike shoes for the 800m race?
no, spikes or better for 400 and below
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Reply:definitely wear spikes or racing flats for the 800. i would suggest spikes, but if you don't have them wear racing flats.
Reply:Yea, i would wear spikes.You want to be light as possible.Any kind would do but middle or long distance spikes are best
Reply:i ran an 800 today, got 2:16 with spike shoes so i suggest wearing them
Reply:You should wear middle distance spikes, if you don't have any then racing flats could work.
Reply:YES WEAR SPIKES. i ran one meet this year without spikes, and it was not great. Spikes are lighter, and since it is a very fast race pretty much necessary. The legitimately take off time-at least a few seconds!
Reply:only if they are mid spikes.
Reply:wear your normal running shoes spikes will hurt your feet
Reply:I also run the 800m.


Wear middle or long distance spikes.


Also, because the 800m is considered more of a distance run than a sprint, you could wear a racing flat.


I'd recommend racing flats for future races, because they are lightweight for the 800m and better than just "good running shoes."



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