VDOT Calculator — Score, 5-Zone Paces & Race Equivalents
Calculate your VDOT from any race result. Get 5-zone training paces and equivalent times from 1500m to marathon, based on Jack Daniels' formula.
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Enter a recent race result to generate personalized paces for every workout.
| Day | Workout | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Easy 5km | Wake up the body, promote blood flow | |
| Day 2 | Warm-up 3km + 5×1000m @ 4:53/km, 2min jog + Cool-down 2km | Pace feel + VO2max stimulus | |
| Day 3 | Rest | Full recovery and adaptation | |
| Day 4 | Warm-up 3km + 3km Tempo @ 5:16–5:32/km + Cool-down 2km | Sustained output ability at threshold | |
| Day 5 | Easy 5km + 4–6 strides at the end | Maintain elasticity and leg turnover | |
| Day 6 | Rest / very easy 3km | Active recovery, keep legs loose | |
| Day 7 | Long 8km, last 2km at race pace (5:13) | Long run + race pace finish practice |
| Day | Workout | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 8 | Easy 3km | Wake up the body, promote blood flow | |
| Day 9 | Warm-up 3km + 3×800m @ 4:45/km, full recovery + Cool-down 2km | Activate fast-twitch fibers for race sharpness | |
| Day 10 | Rest | Full recovery and adaptation | |
| Day 11 | Easy 3km + 4–6 strides at the end | Maintain elasticity and leg turnover | |
| Day 12 | Rest | Full recovery and adaptation | |
| Day 13 | Rest / very easy 2km | Active recovery, keep legs loose | |
| Day 14 | RACE DAY — 10K | Race day — trust the training |