Run Pace Tool

How To Use This Tool

Step #1

Enter in the total distance you were able / planning to run. You can also select any of the automated race distances
Step #2

Enter the time it takes you to complete such distance and then click the grey "Calculate" button. Reset will remove the values
Step #3

Scroll down to learn how these paces will help you become a stronger and more confident runner

What Do These Times Mean?

Using this type of run pace tool can help you figure out how long it can take to walk / jog / run a certain distance. Learning how to properly use a running pace is a very strong tool when it comes to your training and overall intensity. Using & learning these numbers can help you determine:

- - - - Performance Levels
        Injury Prevention
        Heart Rate Monitoring
        Overall Fitness Improvements
        “Workout Intensities”

Performance Levels
Injury Prevention
Heart Rate Monitoring
Overall Fitness Improvements
“Workout Intensities

What Is Exercise Intensity?

Exercise intensity can be better understood by knowing your running pace! This can help you best learn why a particular run may be easier / harder than another. For example, running-intensities may look something like this:

Light Intensity: Speed at 4-5 mph or a pace between 15 and 12 minutes per mile
Moderate Intensity: Speed at 5-6 mph or a pace between 12 and 10 minutes per mile
Medium Intensity: Speed at 6-8 mph or a pace between 10 and 7:30 minutes per mile
Strenuous Intensity: Speed at or faster then 10 mph or a pace of 6 minutes per mile

What Are Some Common Finish Times?

Using the run pace tool above, you can see some traditional time expectations for the 5k and 10k race based on pace.

Knowing your estimated finish time for any race is very important BEFORE you register to ensure that you know you’ll be able to finish the race prior to the course time cut off.

Estimated Finish Times = Distance x Pace

If you’re planning to run beyond a 10k, first off GREAT JOB, and second, simply add 20 seconds to your mile every time you double your race distance. So if you’re planning to run a full marathon and your half marathon mile pace is 8:30/mile, then for the second 13.1 miles of the race, your pace would be changed to an 8:50/mile.

What's Next?

Next steps would be for you to take the time you’ve got in your run pace tool and start comparing how running at that pace makes you feel.

If you find yourself out of breath after a short distance, then consider slowing down your pace. Running / exercise should feel “fun” and you should look forward to doing such throughout your day! Also, thank you VeryWellFit for the information. Check out their page to see an even more in-depth look at how to properly use pace to your advantage!

Check out our FITT Facts Blog section to read more on how to become a better runner overall to best win your race. Your Race2BFit!