1. What is the Swim Time Predictor?

The Swim Time Predictor estimates your potential time for a target distance based on your known performance at a different distance. It uses a simple proportional relationship between distance and time.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the swim time prediction formula:

Where:

• \( T1 \) — Known time (seconds)
• \( D1 \) — Known distance (meters)
• \( D2 \) — Target distance (meters)
• \( T2 \) — Predicted time (seconds)

Explanation: The equation assumes a linear relationship between distance and time, which works best for predicting similar race distances.

3. Importance of Time Prediction

Details: Accurate time prediction helps swimmers pace themselves, set realistic goals, and plan race strategies for different distances.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your best time for a known distance, the known distance, and the target distance you want to predict. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is this prediction?
A: It works best for predicting similar distances (e.g., 100m to 200m). Accuracy decreases for very different distances due to pacing and endurance factors.

Q2: Does this account for different strokes?
A: No, the calculator assumes the same stroke for both distances. Different strokes may have different pace characteristics.

Q3: Should I use competition times or training times?
A: For best results, use your competition times as they reflect your maximum performance.

Q4: Are there limitations to this equation?
A: It doesn't account for fatigue factors in longer distances or sprint advantages in shorter distances.

Q5: Can this predict times for open water swimming?
A: Pool times may not directly translate to open water due to different conditions (currents, waves, etc.).