Run/Walk Ratio Calculator
Calculate your effective pace and estimated finish time when using a run/walk strategy (Galloway method).
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Effective Pace
11.20 min/mile
Estimated Finish Time146.7 min
Finish (hours)2 hr
Finish (remaining min)27 min
Effective Pace vs Running Pace
How the Run/Walk Method Works
The Galloway run/walk method alternates running and walking intervals throughout a race.
Formula
Effective Pace = (Run Fraction x Run Pace) + (Walk Fraction x Walk Pace)
Where:
Benefits
The run/walk method reduces injury risk, allows better recovery, and often produces faster finish times than running continuously at a slower pace.
Example Calculation
Running 4 minutes at 10:00/mile pace, walking 1 minute at 16:00/mile pace for a half marathon.
- 01Run fraction = 4 / (4 + 1) = 0.80
- 02Walk fraction = 1 / (4 + 1) = 0.20
- 03Effective pace = 0.80 * 10 + 0.20 * 16 = 8.0 + 3.2 = 11.20 min/mile
- 04Finish time = 11.20 * 13.1 = 146.7 minutes
- 05That is 2 hours 27 minutes
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