what's the standard conversion factor for 8k xc to 5k on the track? I'm not the best XC runner since I run best when I can get into a rhythm and the turns/hills interfere with that, but I ran 25:53 on a course slightly more difficult than Notre Dame's 5 mile course.
Wondering since I want to know what my endurance should be at to know a good pace for a 1500m
Low 15:00s, depending on the course.
look on LaCCtic.com
Some XC courses are pretty fast. Some are a little short. The straight conversion for 25:53 is ~5:00-flat pace for 5k. So definitely faster than that. I think around 15-flat is right. Lots of factors to consider. If that would be a big PB maybe you go out at 15:15-15:20 pace through 3k & wind it up from there.