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VDOT Running Calculator

VDOT Running Calculator

by The Run SMART Project, LLC

1.6K ratings
52 reviews
💪 Health & Fitness
⚽ Sports
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 12, 2015
  • January 8, 2026

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Developer

The Run SMART Project, LLC
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About

This app helps runners and coaches calculate training paces, equate race performances, and adjust for environmental factors. Based on decades of scientific research, it provides a VDOT score to measure running ability and compare performances across different distances.

✓Calculate time, distance, and race paces
✓Determine current training paces
✓Equate race performances across distances
✓Adjust paces for heat and altitude
✓Measure running ability with VDOT score
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of VDOT Running Calculator. Based on 1.6K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Health & Fitness app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great tool
  • 👍Simplicity of use
  • 👍Extremely helpful
  • 👍Does its job well
  • 👍Good calculator
  • 👍Perfect
  • 👍Best in class

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes
  • 🐛Limits calculations without premium
  • 🐛Doesn't remember previous data
  • 🐛Bugs with custom distances
  • 🐛Can't see definitions
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What's New in VDOT Running Calculator

2.18

January 8, 2026

* Bug Fixes

2

In-App Purchases

$8.99

VDOT Calculator Premium

User reviews

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Referência para treinos

Excelente aplicativo, que nos mostra de forma prática as métricas que devemos respeitar e cumprir para alcançarmos nossos objetivos de corrida.
Criterioso.Criterioso.

Бесплатно

Отличная программуля. Откройте на месяц бесплатно разок.
Kornet1974Kornet1974

Great tool

Very helpful for setting paces in training. Of course it requires you have a few good data points (race times) as a starting point.
MIW86MIW86

丹尼尔斯VDOT

本人一直使用和研究丹尼尔斯理论，想实践化、本土化，感谢丹尼尔斯教练
题咯熟悉了题咯熟悉了

いいかも

ジョギングやランはするけど
今のタイムから練習の強度の参考にしたり
夏場に遅くなる時にどの程度なら同じ負荷なのかとか数値で出るのはありがたい！
ランの黙秘作りには良いアプリかなと
モンスターSPモンスターSP
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes when upgrading to premium

Bug

Can't scroll beyond 200/400m results

Bug

Custom distance doesn't support metric

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Expand time field to support ultras

Feature

Add 6k and 8k distances

Feature

Allow inputting VDOT score directly

Feature

Allow typing in times instead of scrolling

Feature

FAQ

What does the VDOT Running Calculator do?

The VDOT Running Calculator helps runners and coaches determine appropriate training paces, equate race performances across different distances, and adjust for environmental factors like heat and altitude. It uses Dr. Jack Daniels' scientific research to provide a VDOT score, which measures running ability.

How do I calculate my VDOT score?

You can calculate your VDOT score by inputting a race result or an estimated performance into the app. The app will then assign a score on the VDOT scale, ranging from Beginner to Professional levels. You can also enter past performances to see which one scores the highest.

Is the VDOT Running Calculator free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely unlock additional features or advanced functionalities beyond the core calculations.

What are the key features of the VDOT Running Calculator?

Key features include calculating time, distance, and race paces, determining current training paces, comparing equivalent performances of race results at other distances, and calculating the effect of temperature or altitude on training and race paces.

Who is the VDOT Running Calculator designed for?

This app is designed for runners of all levels, from beginners to professionals, and for running coaches. It's ideal for anyone who wants to scientifically analyze their running ability, optimize their training, and understand their performance across various race distances.