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Race Day

Finishing: Let Your Runners Own the Moment

…on you. With 500 metres to go, cheer your runners on to cross the finish line first. Let them have their moment in the finisher photos. Make sure you are not ahead of them and do not block the photographers’ view –…

Race Day

Encouraging Runners and the Last Kilometres Strategy

…few kilometres you can encourage runners to speed up towards the finish and leave you behind. Team finish: if everyone in your group still feels strong, you can suggest a collective final push and finish slightly…

Race Day

Example Race-Day Rundown

…the start Assigned pen 03:30 Half marathon start Start line Planned finishes 05:15 – 06:00 HM pacers HM 1:45, 2:00, 2:15 and 2:30 groups finish (every 15 minutes) Finish line 06:45 – 08:00 FM pacers FM 3:45, 4:00,…

Pacing Philosophy

Our Pacing Philosophy

While many race organisations treat specific finish times as the main goal, an effective pacing philosophy extends beyond the clock. On race day, the goal is to create a positive and supportive race experience that…

Pacer Training

Pacing With a Watch: Compass and Steering Wheel

…it at every auto-lap. This is the number that must be correct at the finish. Elapsed time Time since the gun. Compare with the planned cumulative time at official km markers. Distance GPS distance since the start.…

Pacer Training

Core Training Principles

…Garmin PacerPro. Target average-pace accuracy: the objective is to finish the session at exactly the required overall average pace (min/km, rounded to the second), not to reach a particular clock time at a finish…

Pacing Philosophy

Welcome to the Pacer Support Guide

…fuelled by expertise, and one in which dreams of crossing the finish line unfold – whether over 5,000 m, 10,000 m, a half marathon or a full marathon. It is your day to create an unforgettable experience for…

Pacing Philosophy

You Are a PACER, Not a RACER

…the wow-effect of your first marathon and the joy of crossing that finish line. Now, be that feeling for someone else. You have the power to make their day magical. You are more than just a timer You are more than…

Pacer Training

Team Formation and the Role of the Team Leader

…watch for runners who need help. Team size: three to four pacers per finish-time group. Lead pacer rotation: in group sessions, leadership rotates by segment. Each pacer leads a designated part of the run, so that…

Race Day

The Race Start and Cross-Checking Pace With Your Team

…you are pushing their limits – a fast start can turn into a painful finish. Conserving is key. By running slower at the beginning you are not losing time; you are fuelling up strategically. The body needs time to…

Race Day

What to Do If You Can’t Continue Pacing

…running: if you have completed at least 70% of the distance, you may finish the race – but remove your pacer singlet and flag first, to avoid confusing other runners and being photographed as a pacer. Stop completely:…

Pacer Training

Adjusting Pace Smoothly: The Inverted Interval Session

…schedule late in the race, accept a few seconds of difference at the finish rather than forcing your group into a hard surge.

Pacer Training

Pacing in Heat and Humidity

…race; arrive well hydrated. Wear light, breathable clothing; late finishers should consider a cap and sunscreen. Do not change the pace plan on your own because of the weather. If conditions require an adjustment,…

Pacer Recruitment

Who Can Be a Pacer? Understanding the Pacing Buffer

…are indicative examples for typical pace groups; the pace groups and finish-time targets of your event may differ. Minimum personal ability = target time reduced by the required buffer. Half marathon (21.0975 km) —…

Pacer Training

Pacer Sessions: Team Communication

Race-day pacing teams consist of three to four pacers per finish-time group. Group training sessions prepare these pacers to operate as one unit. Good communication turns three or four individual pacers into one team,…

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