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.