

What is the course like? Is it flat or hilly? Where are the hills? (You need to know this anyway!).How will you identify your pacers in the race? Tee shirt, balloons, etc?.How do you find your pacers at the start?.How many pacers in each pace group? (Some races have one, some have many).This is just one way of Pacing Your Marathon.Įach race is different, so find out the following information for your race. The pacers can prevent you going out to fast, keep you steady for the middle miles, and then motivate you through to the end. An organized pace group can help you achieve your marathon goal, as well as offering support and encouragement.
