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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.
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Running
Marathon Training Calculator
Plan your marathon buildup by calculating a weekly mileage target and ideal training paces from your goal finish time. Use it when structuring a training block weeks before race day.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Marathon Taper Calculator | Marathon Training Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Running | Running |
| Inputs required | 4 | 4 |
| Result | Final Week Mileage (miles) | Easy Run Pace (min/mile) |
| 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. | Plan your marathon buildup by calculating a weekly mileage target and ideal training paces from your goal finish time. Use it when structuring a training block weeks before race day. |