Sub 4 Mile Indicators

the standard for what you're maximum capability of in the 1500 is doubling your best 800m time. So:

1:48.00 = 3:36

1:49.00 = 3:38

1:50.00 = 3:40

1:51.00 = 3:42

1:52.00 = 3:44

1:53.00 = 3:46

I'm not saying these 1500m times are what you can definitely run if you have the 800 time, just what your maximum potential in the 1500m would be without improving your 800m time.

With a best of 1:52.00 you're looking at a 3:44, so, about 4:01ish in the mile. Unless you have exceptional aerobic development.

If he does each 400m in 60 exactly, then it takes him 5 minutes 30 seconds to do the session

If he wants to do the session in 5 minutes exactly, he must run each 400m in 52.5

El G was quoted as doing 10x400m in 52-54, with 30 seconds recovery. If that's true he could maybe do this session, but do you believe it?!

Also, what does FAT stand for?

You're quite right--I should have said less than six minutes, not less than five. Although now I am questioning my memory: perhaps he did the session with only 15 seconds of rest between repeats.

These lapses occur as you grow older.

Thank you for all of the serious responses!

dvorakeyboard wrote:

Also, what does FAT stand for?

Fully automatic timing

8:05 for 3K is not a Sub 4 indicator. Not even close.

I said ONE of many possible clues; not the end all clue. It simply shows good endurance.

Unrated wrote:

I think 1:52 might be a little slow for a sub 4 miler. I mean, it can happen I guess, but most of them can at least run 1:50. I mean shit, AJ ran 1:53 in HS, just one second off 1:52, yet he still cant break 4.

actually AJ ran 1:51 in high school

OP,

3 x 800 meters with ten minutes rest in between.

Average the 3 800 meter times, double the average, and you have yourself a fair prediction of your mile time.

I'm not saying this is a good workout, but it's a good test.

I don't know why you wouldn't just run a mile though.