I was going to post this question in the 40 min. mile thread, but thought it might be too much of a diversion. But the mention of 1600 m. as a mile gave rise to my question. How does 1600 meters compare to, say, 1800 yards distance-wise? I've always used 1800 as my measure of a mile, since it wouldn't be too practical to stop 10 yards into the lap after 1760. ;)
I've also heard people refer to 1650 yards as a "pool mile." So now I have to admit I'm a little confused as to what in fact is universally accepted as a mile and what mile measure then applies to open water. I don't mind "erring" on the longer side, since if it's shorter than I think, I'll suddenly be faster! :D
A meter is very nearly 1.1 yard,so 1600M is nearly 1760 yd. as was noted.I have wondered why we do 1500M instead of 1600M as our longest pool race.Our progression is 100,200,400,800,1500. It makes even less sense in track as 4 laps is 1600M and their progression is 400(1 lap)800(2 laps) and 1500.
A meter is very nearly 1.1 yard,so 1600M is nearly 1760 yd. as was noted.I have wondered why we do 1500M instead of 1600M as our longest pool race.Our progression is 100,200,400,800,1500. It makes even less sense in track as 4 laps is 1600M and their progression is 400(1 lap)800(2 laps) and 1500.
