Web Tools to Help Runners Train

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As a widespread fitness phenomenon, running traces its roots back to the 1960s. As a competitive sport, it dates back well over two centuries. If you've fallen for the feel of the road beneath your feet and the wind on your face, or even if you’re just getting started, the Web is a great sources of running information. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.

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Getting Started Running

Training advice, race results, event calendars, and gear reviews are plentiful online. Web versions ... read more »

Coverage of Elite Running

For those interested in following elite running, a number of sites offer expanded coverage, ... read more »

Statistics and Running Record-Holders

Running is a game of numbers. Runners have three opponents: themselves, their competitors, and the ... read more »

Training for Runners of All Levels

Hard work and intelligent training are essential when it comes to running faster and farther, no ... read more »

Web Tools to Help Runners Train

Although your actual training is done on the road, track, or trails, it can be enhanced by a few minutes at your computer. Using tools for mapping and calculating the distances of training runs, calculators that tell you what pace you're running, charts that estimate your race times, and logs for recording and charting your daily mileage and workouts, you can act as your own private statistician, keeping records of past runs and planning new ones.

Dulcinea's Insight

Pace charts help you figure out the length and/or pace of your runs, based on some combination of total time, distance traveled, and pace. They can also be a good way to plan races by helping you figure out what splits to run in order to hit your desired overall time.

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Google Maps Pedometer is a handy virtual pedometer for runners and cyclists. This site lets you plot your running routes onto a Google Map and shows you the distance traveled as you go. Use it to plan new runs or distance-check your old ones. The days of driving your routes with your eyes on the odometer are officially over.

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McMillan Running has a running calculator that uses a formula, refined by coach/exercise scientist Greg McMillan, to estimate your race times for events from 100 meters to the marathon, based on your performance at one distance.

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Running Times has pace charts that tell you at what pace you ran your last race, and help you know what pace you need to maintain to hit your goal times.

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