In a 1500, they generally start you at the beginning of the backstretch. Only the first turn in not run compared to a full 4-lapper. The finish is in the same place as a 1600 or mile. I don't think that the mind set would be much different as to where a runner starts their finishing "kick". The pace of the race would have more of an impact on that regardless of whether it is a 1500 or mile. MileSplit uses a conversion factor of around 1.078. The quick and dirty conversion is 1.08. This has been used for years and I've never heard of it being disputed.
Posted on Apr 6, 2008, 9:55 PM from IP address 68.6.193.98