Predicting sprint and mid distance times

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19 years ago 03/16/2006 5:06pm EST

Any calculators out there that are good at predicting sprint and middle distance times? Most of the calculators seem geared towards long distances (like the McMillan one is WAY off when dealing with sprints--at least for me).

I would like to know how:

100m time relates to 200m time-->400m time-->800m time. I have a lot of questions that could potentially be answered if I knew this.

For example, if you want to run a sub 50 400m, what is the slowest you should be able to run 100m? How fast do you have to run a 400m to get under 2 for 800 etc.

Any decent equations based on research/experience? Any web sites you know of?

19 years ago 03/16/2006 8:50pm EST

re: Sort of Fast

19 years ago 03/16/2006 10:10pm EST

re: Sort of Fast

First off, a true 800 runner (not a sprinter or miler) will run sub-2:00 off of a 52high-53high quarter PR. If you are a 400 guy moving up, better have at least a 50-51 in your hip pocket, plus some decent strength orientation and good advice on pacing (don't go out too fast).

Here are some decent event comparison calculators:

http://www.slsathletisme.com/calculateur/calcEN.php

Now REMEMBER, these calculators are based on EQUIVALENCY, so don't expect to be able to run a 400 time that is equivalent to a given 100 time, since they are very different events. Your best event should be considerably ahead of other times given.

19 years ago 03/17/2006 6:26am EST

re: rock in my shoe

Pace per lap differential could be anything from 3s to ~12s between the 400m and 800m depending on your endurance.

If your a 10km guy with great endurance, you might run 2:00 with a 56point 400pb.

If you're a 100m guy that does no endurance conditioning, even if you can run 49 for 400m, you might not get under 2min for the 800.

19 years ago 03/17/2006 12:08pm EST

re: rock in my shoe

That table is seriously f***ed considering it says a 2:15 800m is equivalent to a 70 or 87 second 400m...!?!?

19 years ago 03/17/2006 12:24pm EST

re: one lap of the track

one lap of the track wrote:
That table is seriously f***ed considering it says a 2:15 800m is equivalent to a 70 or 87 second 400m...!?!?

Points

Event Performance Mercier 2005 IAAF 2005

800m 2:15.00 419 pts 450 pts

Equivalent Performances

Event Mercier 2005 IAAF 2005

400m 57.57 sec 59.16 sec

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