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I'm running a 1500 in two weeks, and was planning on doing a predictor workout either sometime next week or early the week of the race. I was planning on doing either 8-10 x 400 w/1 minute rest, or an all-out 1200. Which of these two workouts do you folks prefer, and which have you had the best experiences with as 1500 predictors? |
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Don't waste your time Do you normal training then run the race |
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why do you need to predict a time, when you are going to find out for sure in 10 days or less. If you want to do 1500m simulation workouts to prepare you for a race, then that is fine. But the workouts help you 21 days later once adapted to, not 5 to 10 days later, in fact, workouts of that volume/intensity so close to the race could actually diminsh the result. |
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Heh, this is terrible, but the main reason I wanted to do a predictor workout was to decide if I wanted to race or not. I'm running unattached at an all-comers meet, and it's a $30 entry fee! I don't really want to drop 30 bucks if I'm not going to PR. My training has been going pretty well, but doing a classic predictor might put my mind at ease a little. |
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Not to be an ass, but just go to the track and run a 1,500m all out. No workout will give you a truelly accurate "predictor" like an all out effort of the distance. Obviously with competition you will run faster, so say your workout netted a 4:20, chances are you are in 4:10 or so shape. |
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How is that being an ass? I appreciate the input and will consider it. |
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Gotta agree with this. Your normal training should let you know what kind of shape you're in. I assume that this is your first race of the season so use this 1500 as a predictor for future races/workouts. |
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Try the kosmin test. Though I think 5 x 1 min is a better predictor for girls, the 4 x 1 min is good for guys. |
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How is that being an ass? I appreciate the input and will consider it.[/quote] From my experience as an unattached runner, I agree with 'gf-whooty'. Don't waste your money on a meet just to run a 'rust-buster.' Go to the track and put in a race effort, at any distance you like between 800m and 3,000m. From my experience (and look at pros, too - it's the same for them), it's just very unlikely to do a fast race on your first go, and especially if you haven't raced for awhile. |