Free Running Tool

Safe Weekly Mileage
Calculator

Enter your current training load, how long you’ve been running, and your goal. Get a week-by-week safe progression based on the 10% rule and acute:chronic workload research — with a plain-English injury-risk warning if you’re ramping too fast.

Your Numbers

mi/wk
mi/wk
wks

What this calculator does

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10% Rule

Max safe increase per week based on your experience level

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ACR Warning

Flags when your target load exceeds safe acute:chronic ratio

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8-Week Roadmap

Visual week-by-week progression to your goal mileage

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Runner Profiling

Adjusts thresholds for novice vs. experienced runners

Fill in your numbers above and click Calculate Safe Mileage to get your personalized progression.

This calculator provides general training guidance only. It is not medical advice. Consult a sports medicine physician or physical therapist if you have existing pain or injury.