Pacer Support Guide · Part 5 of 33
Beyond Speed: Social Skills, Ethics and Commitment
Great pacers love motivating others, are honest about their readiness, and act as ambassadors for their event.
Marcel Lennartz
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A strong pacing buffer is essential, but it doesn’t make someone a good pacer on its own. Besides the pacing buffer, consider:
Social skills#
Pacers should have a genuine passion for motivating others and sharing their experience in a positive, approachable manner. These skills should come naturally.
Ethics#
Pacers must be honest and transparent. If at any point – during preparation, before the race or during the run – a pacer feels unprepared for the role, they must inform their peers and the organising team promptly.
Pacer commitment#
Pacers are ambassadors of the event and its organising team. Refrain from public criticism of organisers, sponsors or fellow pacers, including on social media.
