Training Load Calculator vs Running Injury Risk Calculator
Two calculators for the same neighbourhood of questions. Here is what each measures, what you feed in, and where you'd reach for one over the other.
Training Load Calculator
Quantifies your weekly training load score from session duration, perceived exertion, weekly volume, experience level, and recovery quality. Use it to avoid overtraining and plan recovery weeks.
- Answers
- Training Load Score (TL units)
- Inputs
- Session Duration, RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), Weekly Training Volume, Training Experience, Recovery Quality (1-10)
Running Injury Risk Calculator
Scores your running injury risk as a percentage based on weekly mileage, how sharply you increased it, your experience level, and recovery quality. Use it when ramping up training to catch dangerous load spikes before they cause injury.
- Answers
- Injury Risk Score (%)
- Inputs
- Current Weekly Mileage, Weekly Mileage Increase, Running Experience, Recovery Quality
At a glance
| Training Load Calculator | Running Injury Risk Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Fitness | Running |
| Answers | Training Load Score | Injury Risk Score |
| Inputs | 5 | 4 |
| Result unit | TL units | % |
When to use each
Quantifies your weekly training load score from session duration, perceived exertion, weekly volume, experience level, and recovery quality. Use it to avoid overtraining and plan recovery weeks.
Scores your running injury risk as a percentage based on weekly mileage, how sharply you increased it, your experience level, and recovery quality. Use it when ramping up training to catch dangerous load spikes before they cause injury.