pacing

A risky racing strategy of running the first half of a race significantly faster than the goal pace to "bank" time for expected late-race slowing.

Running the first and second halves of a race in approximately the same amount of time.

A widely used online tool created by Coach Greg McMillan that predicts race times and calculates training paces based on recent performances.

Running the second half of a race faster than the first half—considered the optimal marathon pacing strategy.

A runner who maintains a consistent pace to help others achieve their goal time, often identified by balloons or flags.

Positive Split: The Dreaded Slowdown

A pacer used in elite races to set a fast early pace for the leaders.

The time it takes to complete a specific segment or interval during a run or race (e.g., every 5k or every mile).

A structured session performed on a running track (usually 400m), focusing on specific distances and recovery intervals to build speed and pacing precision.