Calculate Running Speed
Running is one of the most popular and best ways to exercise. However, unless you're running on a treadmill that uses a computer to gauge your running speed, it is a hassle to find out how fast you are running at any given period of time. With the use of a stopwatch and by knowing the amount of distance you ran, it is simple to determine your average running speed during your exercise.
Instructions
1. Start the stopwatch when you begin running. If you don't want to carry the stopwatch, you can start the watch, leave it at your home and then collect it when you return.
2. Stop the stopwatch when you are done running. This will give you a precise measurement of how long you ran.
3. Find the distance you ran. Unless it is on a track where you can easily estimate how far you ran, you can use an online map service like Google Maps or Mapquest to find the precise distance, from your starting spot to your finishing spot.
4. Divide 60 (the amount of minutes in an hour) by the amount of time you ran. For example, if you ran for 20 minutes, divide 60 by 20 to get 3.
5. Multiply your answer from Step 4 by the distance you ran. For example, if you ran 2 miles, multiply 3 by 2 to get 6. This means, during your 2-mile run, you averaged 6 miles-per-hour of running speed.
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