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VDOT and training paces

Enter a race to estimate VDOT and paces (Daniels-Gilbert).

hh:mm:ss / mm:ss
Your VDOT
Easy (E) · /km
Marathon (M) · /km
Threshold (T) · /km
Intervals (I) · /km

E and M are ranges in practice. For Repetition (R), use Daniels' tables.

What is VDOT?

VDOT is Jack Daniels' index of running fitness, derived from a race performance, used to prescribe training paces.

How accurate is the VDOT estimate?

It's most accurate from a recent, well-paced race effort at 5K to half marathon distance.

What about Repetition (R) pace?

R pace isn't a simple percentage of VDOT — use Daniels' published tables for that zone.

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