Runner’s Tool Box: Split Calculator + Pace Band Maker
September 29, 2006 | Tags: Pace-Band • Running-Tools • Split-Calculator • Splits • Tools-for-Runners
In the days before GPS and Speed+Distance monitors (not very long ago!), the old-fashioned way of pacing was to use a watch, a pace band and race course mile-markers. Many runners still prefer this tried and true method of pacing—especially those who don’t want to spend money on the latest monitoring gadgets. By selecting your race distance and goal time in minutes, hours and seconds, this tool will calculate split times and create a wristband you can refer to help pace yourself during a race. This method of race pacing is also a terrific backup tool in case your trusty Forerunner bonks before you do!
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Very nifty. I’ve seen different versions of this; Runner’s World has one that just gives you the highlights (5k/10k etc), Running Times has the exact same one that you have, and I’ve seen ones (but a quick search didn’t find) where you get a PDF to print out that works fairly similar to yours.
Guys, you might consider making this a perma-link on your sidebar, so we could go back to it whenever we have a race coming up!
Thanks!!