1. What is Half Marathon Pace?

The half marathon pace is the speed you need to maintain throughout the 13.1-mile race to achieve your target finish time. For a 1.5 hour (90 minute) half marathon, this equates to approximately 6 minutes 52 seconds per mile.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple pace formula:

Where:

• \( P \) — Pace in minutes per mile
• \( T \) — Target time in minutes
• \( D \) — Distance in miles (13.1 for half marathon)

Explanation: The equation divides your target time by the race distance to determine the required pace per mile.

3. Importance of Pace Calculation

Details: Knowing your target pace helps with race strategy, training plan development, and ensuring you don't start too fast or too slow during the race.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your target time in minutes (e.g., 90 for 1.5 hours) and distance in miles (13.1 for half marathon). The calculator will determine your required pace per mile.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is 1.5 hours a good half marathon time?
A: Yes, a 90-minute half marathon (6:52/mile pace) is considered an advanced/competitive time for most runners.

Q2: How should I train for this pace?
A: Incorporate tempo runs at or near goal pace, long runs, and speed work. Gradually build up to running at this pace for extended periods.

Q3: What if I can't maintain this pace for the whole race?
A: Consider a more conservative starting pace and negative splits, or adjust your target time to something more achievable.

Q4: How does elevation affect pace?
A: Hilly courses will require pace adjustments - slower on uphills, faster on downhills, while maintaining similar effort level.

Q5: What's the equivalent 10K time for this pace?
A: A 6:52/mile pace equates to about a 42:40 10K time, though race distances may affect performance.