Pacing it out

Everyone has seen the 'pacemaker' do their job in competitive races. They go out and run at a particular speed which enables the race favourites to judge their races to the point that when the pacemaker drops out, they can then take over knowing that the pace has been right for them to have a chance of winning the race. It's a little different for the 'normal' road runner where pace takes on a different meaning. If you start a race at too fast a pace, then you will suffer later on in the race. Also, set off too slow and when the time comes to quicken up its too late to finish in a good time. This is where an understanding of correct pacing is vital to enable any aspiring runner to do well in their races. The pace should be constant with what the runner knows he can maintain. Keep this in mind when running and your results will increasingly be more satisfying.