Deck Workout Generator
Draw two cards to create a random running workout. The first card's suit determines your run type and its value sets the distance. The second card decides the number of sets.
Draw two cards to generate a random workout. The first card determines your run type (suit) and distance (value). The second card sets the number of sets.
Card value (A=1, 2–10, J=11, Q=12, K=13) equals distance in kilometres. The second card's value equals the number of sets.
Cards remaining
52
How it works
A standard 52-card deck is shuffled. Draw two cards: the first card's suit determines whether you run intervals (clubs), fartlek (diamonds), tempo (hearts), or easy (spades). The card's face value (Ace = 1 km through King = 13 km) sets the total distance. The second card's value decides how many sets to split the distance into. Your workout is ready — no planning required.
Frequently asked questions
How does the deck decide my run type?
Each suit maps to a run type: clubs = interval, diamonds = fartlek, hearts = tempo, spades = easy/recovery. Drawing a heart means you run at tempo pace, for example.
What do face cards mean for distance?
Ace equals 1 km. Number cards equal their face value. Jack = 11 km, Queen = 12 km, King = 13 km. The second card uses the same values for the number of sets.
Can I reshuffle mid-session?
Yes. Hit the reshuffle button at any time to reset all 52 cards and start fresh.
Is the deck workout suitable for beginners?
Absolutely. Lower cards produce shorter, easier sessions. If you draw a high card and the workout feels too ambitious, simply clear and draw again.