30m to 250m time Predictions

Based on a time for one of the following distances - 30m to 100m, 120m, 150m, 200m or 250m - it is possible to predict a time (not a guaranteed time) for the other distances. The algorithms used in this prediction process are based on Dick (1987) [1].

Predictions based on a given distance and time

Select the distance, enter the athlete's time for that distance and then select the calculate button to obtain predicted times for the other distances.

Distance -		Time - seconds

30 metres	seconds	90 metres	seconds
40 metres	seconds	100 metres	seconds
50 metres	seconds	120 metres	seconds
60 metres	seconds	150 metres	seconds
70 metres	seconds	200 metres	seconds
80 metres	seconds	250 metres	seconds

The 100m and 200m are electronic timings, the other times are hand timings. You can add 0.25 - 0.30 second onto hand timings to get a predicted electronic time.

If "Error" is displayed then the entered time for the selected distance is outside the range of the algorithms used in the prediction process. The algorithms are based on an athlete running the 100 metres in 10 to 15 seconds.

Referenced Material

DICK, F. (1987) Sprints and Relays. 5th ed. London: BAAB. p. 22-23

Page Reference

The reference for this page is:

MACKENZIE, B. (2006) 30m to 250m time Predictions [WWW] Available from: http://www.brianmac.co.uk/sprints/pred250.htm [Accessed

Associated Pages

The following Sports Coach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:

Associated Books

The following books provide more information related to this topic:

Sprints and Relays, F. W. Dick
Sprinting and Hurdling, P. Warden
How to Teach Track Events, M. Arnold