Frequently Asked Questions:

1.      What data is the PaceWheel calculated from?

   PaceWheel values are based on the research of Jack Daniels, PhD and James Gilbert, and correlate well with Roy Benson’s book Coach Benson’s Secret Workouts, USA Track & Field’s coaching school textbook, the USATF Coaching Manual, Larry Greene and Russ Pate’s Training for Young Distance Runners, and Martin and Coe’s Better Training for Distance Runners. All of the times for each fitness level use the 2-mile time for a starting point for all the calculations because velocity of VO2 Max correlates well with 2-mile race time for most athletes.

2. I’m training for a 5k/10k. Should I use marathon pace for any part of my training?

    While it is easy to turn an easy, Aerobic Base Training Pace run into a Marathon-Pace run, you might not get the benefit you’re looking for. What’s really happening is that instead of increasing your aerobic fitness, you are pushing a run into the aerobic/anaerobic switchover point; instead of training your body to burn more fat, to burn it better, and to develop more mitochondria and blood vessels, you are training your body to burn less fat and use more carbohydrates, to use the existing mitochondria and blood vessels rather than developing more, and hampering your ability to recover from harder workouts.

Marathon Pace is very effective for training for the longer distances (half-marathon and marathon), but its benefits are not as great as running the prescribed paces for developing your energy systems for the middle-distance races.

3.      How does the PaceWheel compare to my Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)?

    The PaceWheel is complimentary to your HR data and your HRM should confirm that indeed you are running at the proper pace for your desired effort.  However, HR data can be highly variable based on rest, fatigue, sickness, and altitude, so listen too your body and back off when you are feeling overly strained.

4.      What if I am slower than the slowest pace on the PaceWheel?

    You should start out slowly by jogging/walking 400 meters or one lap around a track.  Walk the next lap.  Repeat for about 30 minutes.  Practice this at least three times a week while reducing the amount of walking and increasing the amount of running until you are jogging the entire 30 minutes.   This should put you on pace with the PaceWheel.

5.      What if I am faster than the fastest pace on the PaceWheel?

    If you are faster than the fastest pace on the PaceWheel then you are headed for Age-Group Glory and you need a professional coach!

6.      What if my PaceWheel is ripped or damaged?

Send it back and we’ll ship you a new one for FREE!*

7.      What if I don’t like my PaceWheel?

Send it back within 90 days and we’ll refund your money plus 10%!**

8.      Is there a PaceWheel for other Sports?

    With PaceWheel™ the possibilities are endless, but you should be able to get a PaceWheel for Swimming in Summer 2008.

9.      I’m a triathlete, will the PaceWheel work for me?

The PaceWheel™ is perfect for Triathletes who don’t always get much time to devote to running and need to get an highly effective workout every time they run.

10.  I’m a coach, do you offer any deals for coaches?

    Yes, email us at info@cataclysmsports.com for coaches pricing on multiple wheels.

11.  I own a running/multisport/sporting goods store, can I sell the Original PaceWheel in my store?

Yes, email us at info@cataclysmsports.com for wholesale pricing.

12.  I’m in a club can we get special pricing for multiple orders?

Yes, email us at info@cataclysmsports.com for club discounts.

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*Lifetime Warranty

   Any PaceWheel that has been damaged, ripped, or faded can be exchanged for the lifetime of the original purchaser.  In order for us to send you a new wheel, we must receive the damaged wheel at PO Box 354 Selinsgrove, PA 17870.  There must be at least 90% of the wheel included in your shipment along with a check or money order for $5.00 to cover shipping and handling.

**Return Policy

    Any Return Made within 90 days will be given 110% Refund provided the wheel is undamaged and in Re-saleable condition.  Simply send the undamaged wheel to:

PO Box 354 Selinsgrove, PA 17870.  Damaged Wheels will not be refunded and any wheel returned that has been separated so as to copy the copyrighted information will be subject to investigation and prosecution for copyright infringement.