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unrealistic paces instant workouts

  • January 9, 2026
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Had a look at the new instant workouts but the intervals / tempo and other runs suggest a pace if ~ 2:30 per kilometer. 

My current best effort is 3:23/km. 

Why are these target paces so far away of what I could possibly achieve? 

I have over 900 running activities on Strava spread over 2 years+ of running. Should Strava not base the suggested paces on my previous experience. 

Happy to put a bit of effort in but what Is suggested is not realistic. 

Am I missing something?

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Jana_S
Superuser
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  • Superuser
  • January 9, 2026

whoa, that's faster than Kipchoge’s training pace… Strava believes in you!!! 🫠😀

I’ve checked mine, my “Threshold Run Challenge” looks super hard, not really reflecting my current shape - it would fit my fitness level perhaps ~2 years ago when my 5k pace was about 1:00/km faster than now. 


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  • Hub Explorer
  • January 10, 2026

Mine recommends 'endurance', 'base', 'steady' and 'recovery' rides up the biggest, steepest hills nearby. That's AI slop for you.