I just ran 3:54 1500m and 1:53 800m, what can I do for 3000m?

8:30

I ran 3:54 though I couldn't have run 1:53 for the 800.

My best 3k was 8:28. Based on your times and workout I'd say you're in a little better shape than I was and good for mid-to-low 8:20s.

I would say go out in about 4:30-4:35. you are probably in sub 9:00 shape for 2miles or about 8:25 for 3k

1. Congrats on the new PRs!

2. I'd expect somewhere around 8:40. Especially with your kind of speed, you should be able to still kick the last 800 decently even if you get tired

Assuming your foot holds up 8:29.8

I ran 3:54, 1:54 and only 8:40 although it was in a time trial. I think that you could go high 8:20's to low 8:30's. Good work and keep us posted!

A nip under 8:30.

Thanks for the feedback errbody!

I was thinking around 8:30, so I'm happy to hear some reaffirming opinions.

I race on Saturday. I'll post what time I actually run.

8:20

8:22

7 minutes flat.

I agree with the 8:30 prediction. Your 800 and 1500m are pretty much at the same level so I predict the 3000m is not your strongest race. 8:30 makes sense then. If you actually ran slower for the 800m I would think you could go 8:25ish.

My guess: 8:29.80

I'm going to disagree. I've run 1:58 and 3:56, so I am probably a bit more endurance oriented, and I only managed 9:07 when I tried the first time.

An equivalent 1500 to 1:53 would be around 3:48 right? I'm going to guess 9:00.

Weren't you able to go faster than that 9:07 due to physical or mental reasons? Back when I was a sophomore in High school I ran 1:58, 4:04 (1500) and 8:52 (3K). That's the last time I ran a serious 3K so I am not sure how it compares with my current prs. I am more more a 800-1500 type so similar to the OP.

An equivalent 1:53 would probably be around 3:54. I think 3:48 is closer to 1:51 or maybe even 1:50high. I've run 3:48 and 1:54 but I only ran 800s in crappy meets early in the season with bad weather and no competition. So I am guessing I could've gone at least 1:52 when I was in 1500m pr shape (and I am a 1500m specialist).

I disagree. I ran 9:16 for 3000m indoors off of a 4:37 mile. If he doesn't run under 8:35 I would be shocked. A friend of mine ran 8:24 and he ran 3:51 for 1500.

I've run all three distances many times.

1:53

3:57

8:57

I predict 8:50

You may be right, and it was the sharpest turns I've ever experienced on an indoor track. Still, I don't think I've ever been in better than 8:50 shape, though that may be because I've never focused on it.

Still, I think sub 8:30 may be tough because OP is clearly pretty speedy.

Your 800 time is a slightly better performance than your 1500. Your 800 equivalent for 3k is about 8:07.2 based on my calculations. 3k equivalent for your 1500 is around 8:11.8. Considering as the distance doubled (almost doubled from 800 to 1500) you ran at 99% of equivalent, I say from 1500 to 3000 the same will happen. 99% of your 3k equivalent (base on closest distance-1500) is 8:16.78 in a perfect race with rabbits to the bell. I'd expect around 8:20.

Unless you've got a Kenyan for a rabbit or good competition, I'd say you'd run 8:40 high.