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Do you have a target time for your 10k, half marathon or marathon and need to know what your splits should be? Well you are in luck! Today we are releasing our super-easy to use Pace Calculator. Simply choose your distance, time, and it will calculate your pace and splits.

Check it out here.

GPS Art (or Strava art) is basically drawing pictures or designs with GPS tracking. You plan out a route beforehand and then follow it with a GPS-enabled device like a watch, bike computer or phone. Then, the route you take is displayed on a map on apps like Strava. It’s a cool way to make digital art by biking, running, or walking. People do it for fun, as a challenge, or even to raise awareness for a cause. You can share your Strava art on social media and compete with others to create the most awesome design!

With Heart Rate Monitors now cheaper and more accessible than ever, it’s time to learn how to use your Heart Rate monitor in your training.

Heart rate is the measure of the number of times your heart beats per minute (expressed as bpm). It essentially measures the intensity at which your cardiovascular system is working. Heart rate is influenced by various factors, including physical activity, genetics, emotions, the weather, and your overall health and fitness level.

Predicting a marathon time is not straightforward, as it depends on numerous factors, including your training, experience, health, age, race conditions, and other variables. However, here you’ll find some general methods to predict your marathon time.

American Engineer and marathon runner Pete Riegel conducted some research and created a formula that has become somewhat of a standard for calculating race times. It has been widely used for over 20 years and stood the test of time.

In marathons and other running events, there are two common methods used to record and report a runner’s time: gun time and chip time. These two times provide different perspectives on a runner’s performance, and here’s the difference between them:

Carb loading, short for carbohydrate loading, is a dietary strategy used by marathon runners, to maximize their glycogen stores in muscles and liver before the race. The goal of carb loading is to provide your body with a readily available source of energy during the event. Here’s how to do it and whether it’s appropriate for you:

Yes, having breakfast before a marathon (or half marathon) is generally a good idea! Breakfast provides your body with the necessary fuel to perform well during the race. However, what you eat and when you eat it can be crucial to ensure you have enough energy without causing discomfort or digestive issues during the race.

Here is a sample Half Marathon Training Plan.

We recommend only starting this plan if you can already run 5km comfortably.

What pace must I run to complete a marathon in under 4 hours?

If you are planning a marathon and have a specific goal, you can use our Marathon Pace Chart below to identify your target average pace for the race.

What pace do I need to run to complete a half marathon in under 2 hours?

If you are planning a half marathon and have a specific goal, you can use our Half Marathon Pace Chart to identify your target average pace for the race.