Training pace calculator
| Long, slow runs, easy or recovery runs |
Builds endurance, and develop the strength of your muscles,
bones and joints. Helps develop the metabolic system to enable
you to burn more fat. Burn more calories, and
so reduce weight. Gives you time to recover from harder workouts. |
At least one long, slow run a week. 80-90% of your training
mileage should be at this pace (inc at marathon pace where appropriate) |
Long slow
pace
|
09:00
or slower |
Marathon
Rehearsal |
Important if you are racing a marathon, so that
you get used to running at that speed. |
Once a week for marathon training.
Build from 9 miles to 18 miles over 9 weeks |
Marathon
Pace
|
07:58 |
Lactate (or anaerobic)
threshold pace
|
Increases the ability of the running muscles to use
available oxygen to convert carbohydrate and fat fuel into output.
|
No more than once a week. No more than 10 to
15 percent of total training mileage. About 3-8 miles a week. |
Between 10km and half marathon pace.
Typically about 15% slower than VO2 max pace. |
07:30 |
Interval training
VO2 Max pace |
Improves the body's ability to transport blood
and oxygen. Improves running economy. |
No more than once a week. No more
than 5 to 10 percent of total training mileage. |
10km pace |
07:18 |
| 5km pace |
07:03 |
| 3km pace |
06:49 |
| 1 mile pace |
06:26 |
Interval training
Faster than VO2 max
|
Improves running economy, form and leg speed and strength. |
No more than once a week. No more than 4 to 8 percent
of total training mileage. |
800m pace |
06:10 |
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