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This VDOT calculator will calculate give your VDOT, and FIRST training paces and race time. It can adjust for temperature, and weight variation.
== Introduction ==
The idea of [[VDOT]] is at the heart of [[Jack Daniels Running Formula]]. To find out your [[VDOT]] and associated paces, you will need the results of a recent race. Enter your time and race distance into the VDOT Calculator form below, and hit 'Calculate'. This will give you a series of equivalent times for other distances. It will also give you a list of paces for various workout types and distances. SoAs well as being a 'VDOT Calculator', if you did it is also a 5K in 21:00'FIRST Calculator', you would get aerobic intervals (I Pace) of 400m in 1:38, 800m in 3:35, 1200m in 4:54as it lists the paces for the [[FIRST]] training program.
You may have several race results that indicate different VDOT values. If the races are all reasonably recent and reflect your current fitness level, use the best VDOT number. If you've been injured or had a break from training since your last race, you should not use an old race result.
This VDOT Calculator will also attempt to compensate for races run in hot conditions. This is based on the research documented at [[Impact of Heat on Marathon Performance]] and is an estimate only. If you enter your weight, the VDOT Calculator will predict your race performances at different body weights, assuming the weight change is due to body fat only.
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<td>Distance</td>
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<input name="Distance" value="0" type="radio">1500Meters<br>
<input name="Distance" value="1" type="radio">Mile<br>
<input name="Distance" value="2" type="radio">3K<br>
<input name="Distance" value="3" type="radio">2Miles<br>
<input name="Distance" value="4" type="radio">5K<br>
<input name="Distance" value="5" type="radio">8K<br>
<input name="Distance" value="6" type="radio">5Mile<br>
<input name="Distance" value="7" type="radio">10K<br>
<input name="Distance" value="8" type="radio">15K<br>
<input name="Distance" value="9" type="radio">10Mile<br>
<input name="Distance" value="10" type="radio">20K<br>
<input name="Distance" value="11" type="radio">HalfMarathon<br>
<input name="Distance" value="12" type="radio">25K<br>
<input name="Distance" value="13" type="radio">30K<br>
<input name="Distance" value="14" checked="checked" type="radio">Marathon<br>
<input name="Distance" value="15" type="radio">50K<br>
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<td>Time</td>
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<td>Heat Index (optional)</td>
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<td>Body Weight (optional)</td>
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<td><input name="Unusual" value="Unusual" type="checkbox">Show Unusual Distances (8K, etc.)</td>
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<td><input name="Longer" value="Longer" type="checkbox">Show Longer Distances (Beyond 50K)</td>
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