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(2) Marathon goal setting. For this purpose, Yaoos's are a "negative predictor". IOW, if you cannot complete 10x800 at Yasso pace, then you probably can not run the marathon in target time. OTOH, being able to complete the workout successfully doesn't necessarily mean that the target marathon time is realistic.
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That's what I was trying to say. I also 100% agree with everything else Jim2 said.
As for using the Yasso session as a predictor, I have slight doubts. IMHO, successfully completing the Yasso routine doesn't insure your race performance. I do believe that if you can't complete the Yasso's, your goal isn't within reach.
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Ray & Jim are saying that completing the Yasso 800 cycle is a necessary but not sufficient condition to achieving your marathon goal.