Marathon Training Pace Calculator
Calculate training zone paces (easy, tempo, interval, repetition) from your goal marathon time using Daniels' VDOT methodology.
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Estimated VDOT
44.6
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your Goal Marathon finish time in Hours, Minutes, and Seconds.
- Your VDOT score is automatically estimated from your goal time.
- Review Easy Pace, Marathon Pace, Tempo Pace, Interval Pace, and Repetition Pace in both miles and kilometers.
- Use these paces to structure all training runs in your marathon plan.
- Adjust goal time to explore different training pace scenarios.
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