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Garmin race predictor (feddit.nl)

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Does anyone here have experience comparing the times of the Garmin race predictor for different events? I know that usually it slightly overestimates me or that I haven't been able to run the time yet, but I'm curious how the estimations compare for different distances.

Or otherwise in general, what are your thoughts on sports-watch/app generated predicted race times?

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[–] Doggylife 7 points 2 years ago

My race predictor said I should be able to do a 19 minute 5k. To test this out I did a 5k on the weekend and went out around 4 minute kilometer pace and definitely couldnt keep it up after the first 2kms. Finished in 21:18 which is still a nice PB but nowhere near 19 minutes.

I'm going to try guage my performance based on training runs from now on. I could do 5/6 1km reps at around 4:15 per km which seems to correlate with what I did during the race.