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How have you found them on shorter efforts?
I did my 10x800 session. Target split was 2m56 and I was faster throughout, last 3 reps were sub 2m50 and whilst my HR mirrored 5k effort through the reps I wasn't maxing out like at the end of a race so could've pushed a bit harder I think.
I'd put the times massively down to the shoes.
The session is used to predict Marathon finish time but as I couldn't hold sub 3 pace for even 10 miles of my long run last week I'm not daft enough think a low 2h50 is in range off these numbers.
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Yup that is exactly how I found them (though slower than you). I just couldn’t vibe with them on longer distances though. Nike/Saucony/Adidas carbon race shoes have all felt nice on longer distances and still had good pop.
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I don’t think Yasso 800’s have been seen as a realistic marathon predictor for a long time. I’d aim for 2:35-2:40 on the 800’s but I suspect I’d be ~15mins off that for a marathon even with a good training block. It seems close enough to be touted as a predictor, but not actually realistic
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Like @duncs I don’t think yassos are a good predictor but it is a solid workout… for me it’s about 10 mins too optimistic…
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How have you found them on shorter efforts? I’m not a huge fan but others rate them. I’ve found they suit me best for an intervals session or shorter distance but as I don’t enjoy running in them that much anything more than that feels a bit of a chore