In running, most sports, and life, pace is a crucial factor.
Real life. There’s a runner I know that recently ran two 5k’s. He preaches pace, trains pace, delivers pace. He says pace is key.
His goal was to run the first two miles at exactly 7:00 each, and then gradually run faster the third mile, aiming for sub-22:00
First 5k mile splits:
- 7:00 (perfect)
- 7:00 (perfect)
- 6:40 (nice)
- :40
- 21:20 result
His other 5k was the same plan, first two miles at seven-minutes each, final mile gradually faster.
- 6:40 (way too fast – the adrenaline of 12,000+ runners)
- 6:55 (back on track – almost perfect)
- 6:25 (wow)
- :35
- 20:35 result
Few things more rewarding than practicing what you preach.
