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  1. Pacer Recruitment

    Who Can Be a Pacer? Understanding the Pacing Buffer

    …skilled runners who can complete their own race on time. The pacing buffer Pacers must be able to run the assigned distance meaningfully faster than the group’s target pace. This buffer ensures they can hold…

  2. Pacer Training

    Pacing Without Using a Watch

    …course markers. Know what your target pace feels like Breathing: at pacing effort you should be able to speak in full sentences. If you can only manage a few words, you are running too fast – or the pace is too close…

  3. Pacer Training

    Pacing in Heat and Humidity

    …when runners reach the hardest part of the race. How heat affects pacing At the same pace, heart rate and perceived effort gradually rise in hot and humid conditions. A pace that felt easy in the first hour can feel…

  4. Pacer Recruitment

    Beyond Speed: Social Skills, Ethics and Commitment

    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…