Race Time Predictions

Prediction based on one known distance & time

The following calculator will predict a time for a distance based on a known distance and time you have achieved. The calculator is suitable for distances of one mile (1.5km) and above.

Method

Enter details of a recent competition distance and time, the race distance and then select the 'Calculate' button.

I have completed
in a time of hours minutes
Race distance is
 
The predicted time is hours minutes

Predictions based on 2 known distances & times

The following calculator will predict a time for a specified distance based on two known race distances and times. The distance for which you require a time prediction should lie between the known distances.

Method

Enter the two known distances and times, the required distance for which you require a time prediction and then select the "Calculate" button.

Shortest distance metres Time seconds
Longest distance metres Time seconds
     
Predict time for metres is seconds

Predictions based on 3 known distances & times

The following calculator will predict a time for a specified distance based on three known race distances and times. The distance for which you require a time prediction should lie between the known shortest and longest distances.

Method

Enter the three known distances and times, the required distance for which you require a time prediction and then select the "Calculate" button.

Shortest distance metres Time seconds
Middle distance metres Time seconds
Longest distance metres Time seconds
     
Predict time for metres is seconds

Free Calculator

  • Race Time Calculator - a free Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that you can download and use on your computer.

Associated Pages

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Associated Books

The following books provide more information related to this topic:

  • Advanced Studies in Physical Education and Sport, P Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 4482345
  • Physical Education and the Study of Sport, B. Davis et al., ISBN 0 7234 31752
  • Essentials of Exercise Physiology, W.D. McArdle et al., ISBN 0 683 30507 7
  • Physical Education and Sport Studies, D. Roscoe et al., ISBN 1 901424 20 0
  • The World of Sport Examined, P. Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 438719 9
  • Advanced PE for Edexcel, F. Galligan et al., ISBN 0 435 50643 9
  • Examining Physical Education, K. Bizley, ISBN 0 435 50660 9
  • Sport and PE, K Wesson et al., ISBN 0 340 683821
  • PE for you, J. Honeybourne, ISBN 0 7487 3277 2