Long-distance triathlon glossary·Pace

Pace : Running pace (min/km)

Run

The time taken to cover one kilometre, the main reference for calibrating run intensity.

Pace is expressed as minutes per kilometre (e.g. 5:00 /km). It depends on your maximal aerobic speed (MAS), lactate threshold, and daily freshness. Plans distinguish Z2 pace (aerobic base, ~70-75 % max HR), threshold pace (near 10 km effort, ~85 % max HR), Z5 pace (VO2max intervals), marathon pace, and Ironman pace (slightly slower than marathon to preserve reserves).

In TriPaced:

In TriPaced, prescribed run sessions target an intensity zone (Z2, threshold, VO2) rather than a fixed pace, because pace depends on your daily form. Session descriptions translate the zone into an indicative pace range computed from your detected threshold.

Related terms

  • Brick : the bike-run combo
  • Drop : heel-to-toe offset of a running shoe
  • Negative split : finishing faster than you started
  • Pacing : Race pace management
  • Drill : Isolated technique drill
  • Running economy : Energy cost per kilometre