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Negative Split Planner

Plan equal-distance running splits with a slower first half and faster second half, keeping your target total time.

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52.5 minutes means 52 minutes 30 seconds.

For an odd split count, the middle split covers half its distance at each pace.

Enter your distance, target time, split count and percentage.

A negative split is a strategy, not a guarantee. Terrain, fatigue and crowds matter. The same percentage does not transfer equally across distances. This is not a medical or coaching prediction.

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How to use this tool

  1. Enter your distance, target time, split count and percentage.
  2. 52.5 minutes means 52 minutes 30 seconds.
  3. For an odd split count, the middle split covers half its distance at each pace.

Average pace

D: distance in km; T: target minutes; P: percentage. A = 60T / D; S = AP / 100; first-half pace = A + S / 2; second-half pace = A − S / 2.

Local calculation

A negative split is a strategy, not a guarantee. Terrain, fatigue and crowds matter. The same percentage does not transfer equally across distances. This is not a medical or coaching prediction.

GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions

Are values uploaded?

No. Calculation, table copying and CSV generation happen in your browser.