Everyone needs to start thinking about a Goal Pace for upcoming races. That may change over the months but we need a starting point for training paces.
HALF MARATHON PACE CHART
MARATHON PACE CHART
Beginner Marathon 3 Mile Walk
Out and back to water at Todd Garland bench. HYDRATION THERE.
5.5 Mile 3 Minute Run/1 Minute Walk
7.5 Miles with 4 × ½ Mile with Half Mile Recovery.
Warm up a mile. Then do the Half Miles at Goal Half Marthon Pace
9 Miles with 4-6 x Half Mile with Half Mile Recovery. Warm up a mile. Then do the Half Miles at Goal Half Marathon Pace.
**note that it’s a little different route to get the water stop at shady Amherst BREC Park. Take the first right after you cross Highland Road to get there.
HYDRATION AT AMHERST PARK FOR THE 7.5 AND 9 MILE