Optimize Your Training with the VDOT Running Calculator
The VDOT Running Calculator provides a science-backed tool for runners to enhance their training plans and race strategies based on their performance metrics.
The official VDOT Running Calculator, developed by Dr. Jack Daniels, renowned running coach and recipient of the "World's Best Running Coach" title from Runner's World Magazine, in collaboration with the VDOT O2 team.
Based on more than 50 years of scientific research conducted by Dr. Jack Daniels, this calculator allows runners and coaches to quickly determine appropriate training paces, evaluate race performances, and adjust for weather conditions and altitude.
Key Features:
- Calculate time, distance, and race paces.
- Determine your current training paces.
- Compare equivalent performances across different race distances.
- Adjust for the impact of temperature or altitude on training and race paces.
Discover Your VDOT:
VDOT serves as a measure of your current running ability. It assigns a score to every running performance, enabling you to determine your training paces and compare race times across various distances. For example, you can compare your VDOT score from a recent 5k race to that of a friend who just completed a half marathon. Who performed better?
What's Your VDOT Level?
Enter a race result or estimated performance to find out the corresponding VDOT score. Enter all your past performances to determine which race result achieves the highest score. The VDOT scale comprises 10 levels, ranging from Beginner - White (Female: 34.3, Male: 36.8) to Professional - Gold (Female: 71, Male: 80).
Overview
VDOT Running Calculator is a Freeware software in the category Home & Hobby developed by The Run SMART Project, LLC.
The latest version of VDOT Running Calculator is 2.14, released on 07/03/2024. It was initially added to our database on 10/22/2023.
VDOT Running Calculator runs on the following operating systems: Android/iOS.
Users of VDOT Running Calculator gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Provides accurate and personalized training paces based on your current fitness level and running goals
- Helps in setting realistic race goals by calculating predicted race times
- Offers training plans that are customized to your fitness level and goals
- Includes a variety of options for different types of workouts like easy runs, tempo runs, intervals, etc.
- Easy to use interface that simplifies the process of planning and tracking your runs
Cons
- Requires a paid subscription to access all features and training plans
- Some users may find the interface overwhelming due to the amount of data and calculations provided
- Not available for offline use, requires an internet connection to access the calculator and plans
Boris Weber
I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.
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