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lisac957

2011-09-22 11:31 AM

Alpharetta, Georgia

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Subject: Tips for pacing a friend?

Thinking about pacing a friend for the last ~17 miles of her 100-mile race in a few weeks.
Never done anything like this - any tips from those of you who have had good or bad pacers?

Oops my bad... there is a very similar thread down the list. I will hang out in a corner over there

Edited by lisac957 2011-09-22 11:33 AM

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InnerAthlete

2011-09-22 1:38 PM

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Subject: RE: Tips for pacing a friend?

But it's MY thread! (She's thinking about pacing me in a couple weeks.) I feel special

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Edited by InnerAthlete 2011-09-22 1:39 PM

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glf33

2011-09-23 8:22 AM

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Subject: RE: Tips for pacing a friend?

InnerAthlete - 2011-09-22 2:38 PM But it's MY thread! (She's thinking about pacing me in a couple weeks.) I feel special

Very special!!! BEst of luck to you! Here's my advice

I would say part of it depends on your racer's goals - "just" to finish? a time goal? Win or podium spot? Also I think a lot of personal preference is involved - what motivates some might not work for others.

Number one thing I hate is hearing "You're almost there!" (with 20 miles to go, or any distance more than about 1/4 mile).

What I would like is someone to take my mind off the last few miles, but then I'm usually just trying to survive.

I would just ask your runner (well before the race) what are his expectations of you, as a pacer.

Good luck to both of you.

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McFuzz

2011-09-23 3:51 PM

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