Pacer Support Guide · Part 24 of 33
Summary of Training Modules
All ten training modules at a glance — the objective of each and the key skill it develops.
Marcel Lennartz
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| Module | Primary objective | Key skill developed |
|---|---|---|
| Relative pace offsets | Reduce mental load | Intuitive speed control from a single baseline pace |
| Pacing by feel | Independence from technology | Holding target pace without a watch; using km markers |
| Watch use | Correct use of watch data | Steering by lap pace, navigating by average pace |
| Cadence consistency | Smooth, steady rhythm | Changing pace through stride rather than cadence |
| Dynamic course correction | Handle course disruptions | Smooth, non-disruptive pace adjustments |
| Power bridge pacing | Prevent early fatigue | Equal-effort climbing using power data |
| Unprogrammed final segment | Master late-race execution | On-the-run mental arithmetic and negative splitting |
| Group dynamics | Synchronise multiple pacers | Cross-watch communication and consensus pacing |
| Water stations | Keep the group together | Drinking on the move; assigned roles |
| Heat and humidity | Protect runners and pacers | Conservative pacing; recognising heat illness |