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Running
Marathon Taper Calculator
Calculates the recommended weekly training volume for each week of your pre-race taper, scaling down from peak mileage based on your recovery rate, taper length, and race distance. Ideal for marathon and ultramarathon preparation.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Running
Marathon Time Predictor
Predict your marathon finish time from a recent 5K, 10K, or half marathon result using empirical scaling factors tuned to typical recreational runners. Use it to set a realistic goal before your first marathon or to validate a training cycle.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Marathon Taper Calculator | Marathon Time Predictor | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Running | Running |
| Inputs required | 4 | 2 |
| Result | Final Week Mileage (miles) | Predicted Marathon Time (minutes) |
| What it does | Calculates the recommended weekly training volume for each week of your pre-race taper, scaling down from peak mileage based on your recovery rate, taper length, and race distance. Ideal for marathon and ultramarathon preparation. | Predict your marathon finish time from a recent 5K, 10K, or half marathon result using empirical scaling factors tuned to typical recreational runners. Use it to set a realistic goal before your first marathon or to validate a training cycle. |