There are a lot of different methods for keeping the pace. Do you follow a specific one for your 1500m races?

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Meb Keflezighi · Answer

There's a lot of different methods of racing the 1500 meter. You have to know your strengths and your weaknesses, but also you have to do your studies about the others, what their strengths and weaknesses are. For me, when I was in high school and collegiate 1500 meter runner, I knew my strength was not to be able to have the stamina, not a great finish in the last 150 or 200 meter or perhaps even 400 meter to go. So I have to go out really hard and hold on for dear life. And that's how I beat the most talented and other talented people that I'm competing against. Get the kick of their legs out as soon as you can. Sometimes I go 59 lap on my first lap versus on my last lap because I know I have to push the pace early on and they get intimidated by going out so fast. So you got to know your strengths and your weaknesses and also acknowledge theirs because you don't want to be in a dual 100 meter finish if your strength is not a kicker. So for me, I learned a very valuable lesson when I was in high school.

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