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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Running Calculator with adjustments for temperature and body weight, plus FIRST training paces}}This calculator will calculate your VDOT, generate training paces and , race time. It can adjust prediction, with adjustments for temperature, body weight and weight variationaltitude.  == Introduction ==The idea of This calculator works by estimating your [[VDOT]] is at the heart of [[Jack Daniels Running FormulaVO2max|V̇O<sub>2</sub>max]]and using that to predict your race times and training paces. To find out your [[VDOTVO2max|V̇O<sub>2</sub>max]] and associated paces, you will need the results of a recent race. Enter your time and race distance into the 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. So, if you did a 5K in 21:00, you would get aerobic intervals (I Pace) of 400m in 1:38, 800m in 3:35, 1200m in 4:54. * You may have several race results that indicate different VDOT [[VO2max|V̇O<sub>2</sub>max]] 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 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 calculator will predict your race performances at different body weights, assuming the weight change is due to body fat only. * This calculator no longer generates VDOT paces nor will it output the [[Long Run|long runs]] for the Jack Daniels marathon plans. Jack Daniels requested the removal of this functionality.
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 <form style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;" method="get" action="/fellrnrwiki/vdot_wrapper.phpCalculator_Results" name="VDOT">
<table style="text-align: left;" border="1"
cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1">
<td>Distance</td>
<td>
<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>
</td>
</tr>
<td>Time</td>
<td>
<table style="text-align: left;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><input maxlength="3" size="3" name="Hours" value="0"><br>
</td>
<td>Hours</td>
<td><input maxlength="3" size="3" name="Minutes" value="0"></td>
<td>Minutes</td>
<td><input maxlength="3" size="3" name="Seconds" value="0"></td>
<td>Seconds</td>
</tr>
<td>Heat Index (optional)</td>
<td>
<table style="text-align: left;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><input maxlength="3" size="3" name="Temperature" value=""></td>
<td>
<select name="TempUnits">
<td>Body Weight (optional)</td>
<td>
<table style="text-align: left;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><input maxlength="3" size="3" name="Weight" value=""></td>
<td>
<select name="WeightUnits">
</table>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Max Weekly Distance(optional)</td>
<td><input maxlength="3" size="3" name="Mileage" value=""> Use miles unless 'Metric' is checked, in which case use Km.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td><input name="Unusual" value="Unusual" type="checkbox">Show Unusual Distances (8K, etc.)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td><input name="UnusualLonger" value="UnusualLonger" type="checkbox">Show Unusual Longer Distances (8K, etc.Beyond 50K)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td><input name="LongerMetric" value="LongerMetric" type="checkbox">Show Longer Distances (Beyond 50K)paces in min/Km rather than min/mile, plus over values in metric units.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<button nameinput type="Calculatesubmit"value="Submit" />Calculate </buttonbr> <br/form>
</html>
 
Note: you must enter the time of a race you have completed, not your target time for a race. Please repeat out loud "I will enter the time of a race I've completed". More seriously, this is a very common mistake that you need to avoid. Train based on your current fitness, not the fitness you hope to achieve. If you put in a target pace rather than an actual pace you are missing the point of the system. Jack Daniels paces are intended to provide a pace that produces a specific training stress. If you don't use a previous race pace, you will be using the wrong pace.

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