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Rate

Syntax​

Rate                distance

Parameters​

  • distance: The distance of the race.

Description​

Calculates and displays the average speed (distance per unit time) based on the runner's time and the specified race distance.

Remarks​

This command must follow an Event command that provides the time. If the distance is specified in miles, the output will be in miles per hour. If the distance is specified in kilometers, the output will be in kilometers per hour. The command calculates speed using the formula: (distance × 3600) / time_in_seconds.

Examples​

To calculate speed in miles per hour for a 26.21875 mile race:

Event               TIME
Rate                26.21875

To calculate speed in kilometers per hour for a 10 km race:

Event               TIME
Rate                10