Pacer Support Guide · Part 28 of 33
Water Stations and Toilet Breaks
Don’t stop at water stations, help struggling runners with their drinks, and know the etiquette for an emergency toilet stop.
Marcel Lennartz
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- Don’t stop at water stations: aim NOT to stop. Grab your drinks while running. If it is crowded, one pacer collects drinks for all while the leader maintains the pace.
- Help struggling runners: see a runner struggling? Offer to grab their drink or even carry it for a while (gentleman-pacer style!). A drink can also be put in your backpack.
- Hydration guidance: first-timers may forget to drink. Remind your runners to drink at least a little at every water station, even if they are not thirsty, and share your experience of staying hydrated.
- Nature calls – absolutely necessary? If you really must go to the toilet, inform your fellow pacers. They keep running while you set a new world record for a toilet stop, and you then rejoin the team as soon as possible. Remember: do NOT stop your watch, and make 100% sure Auto Pause is off.