![]() ![]() Miles 4-10: In these miles you want to lock into a comfortable race pace. Focus on staying controlled, running your own race and not letting the pacing of the people around you influence your game plan. Here’s a suggestion on how to break down 13.1: Having a strong mental game and approach to your half marathon can greatly influence your race. ![]() Tackling the race in sections is a great way to breakdown the race into mentally manageable chunks and avoid feeling overwhelmed. It may feel “painfully” slow, but you’ll save yourself a lot of real pain at the end of the race if you are patient in the beginning. This means your first three miles should be anywhere form a 9:30-10:00 minute per mile pace. So, if you’re hoping to run a sub-two hour marathon, you’ll want to average about a nine-minute mile during the race. Plan to pace your first three miles 30-60 seconds slower than your goal race pace. ![]() It can be so hard to calm race nerves and set aside your adrenaline in the first few miles, but if you do you’ll set yourself up for a really great race. Here are a few tips that will get you over the finish line feeling good! Start SlowĪ slow start is essential to a strong finish. ![]() But are you? Even the most through training can be sabotaged with bad pacing, which is why knowing how to pace your next half marathon is essential for a strong finish. You’ve put in the miles, followed the training plan and you’re ready to tackle 13.1. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! ![]()
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