1. What is Marathon Pace?

Marathon pace is the average time per kilometer (or mile) needed to complete a marathon (42.195 km) in your target time. It's crucial for Strava training and race strategy.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( Time \) — Total marathon time in minutes
• \( 42.195 \) — Marathon distance in kilometers

Explanation: The equation divides your total time by the marathon distance to find your average pace per kilometer.

3. Importance of Pace Calculation

Details: Knowing your target pace helps structure Strava training sessions, prevents starting too fast, and ensures even energy distribution during the race.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your target marathon time in minutes. For example, 240 minutes = 4 hours. The calculator will show your required pace in minutes per kilometer.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is this for training?
A: This gives your average pace. Actual training should include variations (intervals, tempo runs) around this pace.

Q2: Should I account for hills?
A: This calculates flat course pace. Add 2-5% time for hilly courses in your Strava training.

Q3: What's a good marathon pace?
A: Varies by fitness level. Beginners might aim for 6-7 min/km, elites run under 3 min/km.

Q4: How to use this for Strava?
A: Program your workouts in Strava using this pace as your target for long runs.

Q5: Does this account for fatigue?
A: No. Practice running at this pace when fatigued during your Strava training.