16yo
2:14
4:58
10:30
17:08
45-50 mpw
So later today is going to be my first real attempt at the mile. As you can see from my PRs, I haven't raced it in a while, but I feel I'm in sub-4:50 shape. The question is how far under 4:50. Is it a good idea to go out in 2:20 and see what I can come back in? I'm usually an even-negative splitter, so it's a change for me.
No, do not do that! 2:25 max! Especially since you are comfortable with negative splits, 2:20 would be suicide pace. You’ll crash the third lap if you try to do that bc you dont have the speed to handle it. Im kinda like you, and 2:20 is a sprint with your 800m.
3200y5000 wrote:
16yo
2:14
4:58
10:30
17:08
45-50 mpw
So later today is going to be my first real attempt at the mile. As you can see from my PRs, I haven't raced it in a while, but I feel I'm in sub-4:50 shape. The question is how far under 4:50. Is it a good idea to go out in 2:20 and see what I can come back in? I'm usually an even-negative splitter, so it's a change for me.
What gives you the indication you are in better shape for a distance you have yet to race in quite a while? Just curious.
I wouldn’t wrote:
No, do not do that! 2:25 max! Especially since you are comfortable with negative splits, 2:20 would be suicide pace. You’ll crash the third lap if you try to do that bc you dont have the speed to handle it. Im kinda like you, and 2:20 is a sprint with your 800m.
Gotta agree with this guy.
I don't reach this conclusion based on the information you've provided.
3200y5000 wrote:
As you can see from my PRs, I haven't raced it in a while, but I feel I'm in sub-4:50 shape. The question is how far under 4:50.
Stopcecil! wrote:
What gives you the indication you are in better shape for a distance you have yet to race in quite a while? Just curious.
Workouts and 3200 PR.
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