Note: some runners may not see an estimated race time in-app for plans that have unpredictable variables in your chosen race (e.g., terrain, hills).
Your race time prediction is based on the metrics that you've told us, such as your running ability and training schedule as well as all of the data that we've seen from runners just like you.
Please note that this is an estimation and on your race day, you may be faster or slower than we predict. The best thing that you can do is to follow all of the sessions in your plan and assuming that you avoid injury, we'd expect you to finish somewhere in this range.
Lots of Runnas also exceed the range that we predict, so don't feel limited by the race time predictions either.
Adjusting Your Plan for a Specific Goal Race Time
If you're training for a new goal, such as a Half-Marathon or Marathon and have a target goal in mind, we want to help you get there! You can view your estimated target time in your 'Plan Introduction' and when clicking on the Race workout from within your Runna plan. Three things to consider:
It's important to note that this is an estimated time and you could run faster or slower than we predict.
Our prediction is assuming good running conditions and a relatively flat road course.
We've tried to be conservative where possible to give you the best chance of achieving the fastest time that we estimate for you.
What if You Want a Faster Predicted Race Time?
If you're wanting to train for a race time that is faster than what we've estimated for you, you'll need to increase your estimated race time at the current week of your plan. You can either do this when starting your plan (which will make your initial pace targets harder) or during your plan.
You can also achieve this by regularly running faster than your suggested paces during the speed sessions in your plan. Our Pace Insights will notify you that you're "Ahead of the Pack" and provide you with an adjusted pace recommendation which you can choose to accept, making the rest of your plan incrementally faster, or continue with your original pace recommendations.
Good luck in your race!
If you'd like more information on adjusting your paces including your target race time, please read our support article on how to adjust your estimated current race time.