6x500 1r as a 2k predictor?

[Erger2222]

I did this workout today and went 1:43.5. Is that an ok goal for a 2k? Thanks in advance

[Dangerscouse]

Imo it's possibly a good prediction but in reality 500m isn't comparable to a 2k. I can cope relatively well with one min rest, but others may struggle so it can be deceptive.

I'd recommend doing more than 750m, preferably 1k, for a better understanding. Maybe try doing 1k x 3 1r?

[alex9026]

Nothing like a 2k indicator than going out and doing a 2k. If you finished feeling like you could've gone quicker, it's still a benchmark.

Personally, no physical endeavour has left me feeling the way I did after my last 2k test, no workout is comparable. FWIW, my 5k workout "predictors" suggested I should've been somewhat quicker than my PB.

[nick rockliff]

I did this workout today and went 1:43.5. Is that an ok goal for a 2k? Thanks in advance

It all depends if you have used the same stroke rate for the 6 x 500 that you would for a 2k. If you used a higher rate then it's not a predictor for 2k.

Best way to predict a 2k is to do one.

[putridp]

For me, 8x500m/1:30r is about 1.5s/500m faster than my 2k.

[KeithT]

I did this workout today and went 1:43.5. Is that an ok goal for a 2k? Thanks in advance

I say it's an OK predictor but I was always able to do it faster than 2K pace. As Stu mentioned, longer intervals are a little more telling. For me, 4x1K with 5'R was always about one second slower than 2K and the closest predictor.

[lucyy7]

I did this workout this morning and got 1.55 I’m a 15 year old girl is that achievable for a 2k. My lowest 500m was 1.51 during the workout

[iain]

I did this workout this morning and got 1.55 I’m a 15 year old girl is that achievable for a 2k. My lowest 500m was 1.51 during the workout

Its not perfect, but if you don't push the rating above what you can maintain in a 2k, it is usually achievable. That said, mentally it is a lot less taxing, to match it on a 2k takes much more grit and going off too fast will have a bigger impact.