2K float a predictor of race performance???

Durant_runner11 wrote:

Can you predict a goal 3K time off of a 2K run at goal 3K pace? Is it a good predictor of time for actual 3K?

Trying to break 10:00 in 3K. Two weeks ago ran 10:05 on banked Track with no one to pace off of for 12 laps at the Armoy

This 2K float was performed on a flat track with the plan to run

800 at 2:35

400 at 1:30

800 at 2:35

For 6:40 or 10:00min 3K pace

I ran

800 at 2:36

400 at 1:28

800 at 2:35 and change

Had to run clock wise which was awkward feeling and passing a few in the curves during the run.

What can I run 3K at? 9:52-9:55 on a flat track with competition.

How about on banked Track with competition.

This is a reasonable predictor. A better predictor would to add a 400 float and a final 600. If you get into the right race, you should break 10. Aim to get to 2k in 6:40, then focus on racing people the last 1000.

Might as well run the 3K if I’m going do that. It’s the same thing. Lol

Durant_runner11 wrote:

Might as well run the 3K if I’m going do that. It’s the same thing. Lol

No, it's not. It's a so-called race simulation, where you run the race distance mixing race pace and floats. For 3000, you could also do 10 x 200m with 100m float, or any other combination that you find amusing.

In any case, don't forget to get in some faster work, around 75-76 400m pace, as well. You'll break 10 fairly soon.

Last Thursday I got 6 x 400m between 68-71 and then 4 x 150 in 24-26 range