It was a fun experiment that I believe benefited me and some of the runners I was guiding. It was a departure from the norm, yes, but taking walk breaks is actually encouraged by the Garmin SmartPacing team organizer, Eladio Valdez, so I wasn't breaking the rules by any means.
Most people running with me decided to keep going, maintaining their running stride, but I did notice a couple of runners who followed suit and took the opportunity to stop and walk during those designated intervals. The timing worked out remarkably well because it took exactly 30 seconds to walk through each aid station entirely. To keep that consistency for this race, I decided to incorporate 30-second walk breaks at each aid station, which occurred every 2 miles. This time, though, I did deviate from my usual pacing strategy.Īlthough I am perfectly capable of running 13.1 miles without walking, I have been using the Jeff Galloway run/walk method during my long runs in my marathon training, implementing 3-4 minute run intervals with 30-second walk breaks. The goal is to help racers maintain an even effort and start conservatively, enabling them to run more efficiently. This strategy adjusts the pace based on the terrain, taking into account the uphills and downhills. Rather than maintaining an even pace throughout each mile, we employ a "SmartPace" approach. Pacers like myself follow a meticulously crafted pacing strategy designed to provide racers with the best chance of running a great race. But this time, it was back to the pace range of 8:46 to 8:51 per mile to hit that coveted 1:55 finish time. If you’re ready to book, but not race-prepared for the big day, check out our Half marathon kit list to ensure you’ve got everything you need.The Stilly Half in Stillwater earlier this year was the exception, when I stepped in as the 2:00 pacer. Viewing this page in the default “Featured View” will show you all the Best Half Marathons in the US. So whether you’re after a low-key half marathon near you or the excitement of a major event in Texas, California, New York, and Florida or beyond, check out our comprehensive 2023 - 2024 calendar below and use the “Refine” button above to fine-tune your search. Our US Half Marathon calendar contains everything from small, community half marathons organized half marathons to some of the biggest races on the planet the Brooklyn Half - which attracts over 25,000 runners and is part of the Five Boroughs series.
It's long enough to be a true test of fitness, stamina, pacing, form, and mental strength but short enough to be within reach of anyone willing to train consistently for a couple of months. Whether it’s a trail race or a road race, a 13.1 mile half marathon is the natural next step up from 10k, and one of the classic benchmarks to test yourself against. Running a good half marathon time is something every runner has on their 'To-Do' list.
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