...by having a runner run four 400m with 1 min rest in between?
I've seen this mentioned several times, but don't know if it's really a good indicator.
Example: an athlete runs 4 x 400m at 65 secs with jogging 1 min rest in between. Does that mean that they should be able to run a 4:20 1600m?
I'd assume so, given that in a race he'd have spikes on, adrenaline pumping, and hopefully be well rested and warmed up. Plus he could possibly draft off other runners en route
That workout would be a good predictor of a 2:10 800m.
curious enthusiast wrote:
...by having a runner run four 400m with 1 min rest in between?
I've seen this mentioned several times, but don't know if it's really a good indicator.
Example: an athlete runs 4 x 400m at 65 secs with jogging 1 min rest in between. Does that mean that they should be able to run a 4:20 1600m?
is the 800m runner puking his guts out afterwards? A 2:10 runner is not strong enough to finish this workout at pace. Maybe could get through 3 reps
angry willy wrote:
That workout would be a good predictor of a 2:10 800m.
Seems slow. In other words, If I could run 65s with 1 minute jog in between X 4, I should be able to go sub 2:10, I think.
Does anyone have a link to some research or just conventional wisdom on this?
I'm really trying to understand 1600m, not 800m performance.
angry willy wrote:
That workout would be a good predictor of a 2:10 800m.
curious enthusiast wrote:...by having a runner run four 400m with 1 min rest in between?
I've seen this mentioned several times, but don't know if it's really a good indicator.
Example: an athlete runs 4 x 400m at 65 secs with jogging 1 min rest in between. Does that mean that they should be able to run a 4:20 1600m?
no, no it wouldn't
on 1m rest you could do maybe do 2 400s at 800 pace. if you get to the 3rd, you'd die.
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