Pace Zone Calculator

Calculate your running training zones from a recent race time.

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Training Zones (per km)

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Zone Descriptions

Zone 1 - Easy/RecoveryConversational pace
Zone 2 - Aerobic/TempoComfortably hard
Zone 3 - ThresholdSustainably hard
Zone 4 - Interval/VO2maxHard, 3-5 min efforts
Zone 5 - RepetitionSprint, 200-400m reps

Running Training Zones

Training zones are based on your current fitness level, estimated from a recent race performance. Easy runs should be at 65-75% of race pace, tempo at 85-90%, threshold at 90-95%, intervals at 98-105%, and repetitions at 105-115%. Most training (80%) should be at easy pace, with only 20% at higher intensities.

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