There are many running caluclators on the web for converting one time to another, VO2max, Equivalent times, on and on. In the right column below I've put links to some of my favorites. If you have others that you think should be added let me know so we can all have access to them.
In the left Column you'll find some of the ones I've written. Rather than trying to reinvent the wheel, my approach is to either write something that I use that I can't find on the web or to write a table generator that will show a range of values that can be used in a coaching situation.
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Splits Sheet
Ever want to print out a table with splits for various points on a CC course or laps on a track event. I made this calc to do just that. You enter a target distance, a time for your best runner, an increment in seconds for all the other runners, and distances along the course or track that you want splits for. You'll get the pace for each row plus splits for all the distances you entered.
Critical Velocity Sheet
In order to handle split times for multiple runners at various distances I made this CV table maker based on Final Surge for 5000 meters. You enter a 5k time for your best runner, an increment in seconds for all the others, and distances along the course or track.
VO2max Sheet
The same idea of the CV sheet based on the Running Writings Calculator. You enter a 5k time,
an Increment and distances along the course.
Threshold Sheet
This is a sheet just like the two above, only it computes threshold paces. It's also based on the Running Writings Calculator.
The calculator below isn't as applicable to CC as it is to track, but I use it several times during the track season for a great speed workout.
Dr. Joe Vigil Acceleration Ladder
In Dr. Joe Vigil's book, "Road to the Top" there's a speed workout that he describes that starts at your mile pace for 100 meters and advances in even increments to 200 meters at your 400 pace. It's an excellent speed endurance workout and this calulator will produce all the splits for all members of your team in table form. Instructions are within the program.
Pace Percentage Sheet
This sheet will give you the same results of the Running Writings Pace Percentage Calculator in the right column, only presented as a table with room for 25 runners and 7 different percentages.
Please contact me if you have questions or find errors. Or... if you have an idea for a new calculator I'd like to hear it.
George Green
Head CC Coach and Distance coach Coronado High School
619-435-3633
plugh@crowncity.com
Editor
San Diego Track Magazine
Running Writings Calculator
This is a great tool offered by John Davis. Check out his calculator and all the other stuff on his website, you won't be dissapointed. I based my VO2max sheet to the left on this calc.
Tinman Calculator
Requires Free Final Surge Account
This is a very comprehensive calculator by Dr. Tom Schwartz. He's a big advocate of Critical Velocity training, but his calculator covers a wide range of training paces. I based my CV sheet to the left on this calc.
Craig's Running Calculator
This one has been around for a long time and has recently been updated. Like the Daniels Calculator it returns equivalent times, and training paces. It's on the Faster Running website.
Jack Daniels VDOT Calculator
This is based on Jack Daniels VDOT system. You enter a time for one distance and you get back race paces, training paces, and equivalent times for other distances.
Distance and/or Pace Calculator
Enter paces or distances along a course and get back projected finish times and/or splits between points.
Pace Percentage Caculator
What's 85% of 5 Minutes?
Is it 5:45 or is it 5:53? It depends on how you calculate it. Running Writings has a calculator that does it both ways, along with a detailed breakdown of each method. Also, in the left column, I wrote a sheet that lets you fill-in times for 25 runners and 7 different percentages using three methods.