I normally do road races and am considering to run 10,000m on track next month.
Assuming my 10K road PB was done on a flat (a couple of minor hills), fast course, then how many seconds faster can I expect to run on track?
Alternatively (to get some idea), what are your 5k/10k road vs. track PBs?
track virgin wrote:
I normally do road races and am considering to run 10,000m on track next month.
Assuming my 10K road PB was done on a flat (a couple of minor hills), fast course, then how many seconds faster can I expect to run on track?
Alternatively (to get some idea), what are your 5k/10k road vs. track PBs?
often when you first run on the track your times will be slower. The track takes a fair amount of concentration to get the right rhythm. The road is more forgiving. Once you get the hang of it, you should begin to get better times and your road times will benefit a great deal.
If you race wisely (that is use your brain, pace well and are focused) you should be pretty close to the difference between the world records on and off the track (about 97.3%). Weather must be decent, no bugs, decent taper. All these things are assumed. For me, a bad day on the track is usually better than a good day on the roads.
I am the other way around I can't get used to 10ks on the track. I've been below 30 mins 6 times on the roads and never on the track.
Short courses are fun.