Women’s Running Collective
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How to Pace Your Race Like a Pro | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon Tips
39 minutes Posted Jun 29, 2026 at 4:59 am.
Cold Open & Podcast Banter
One Week Until Gold Coast!
Taper Week Check-In: The Emotional Rollercoaster
Coffee Chat & Race Week Catch-Up
Why Pacing Matters More Than You Think
Pacing 101: What Does Good Pacing Actually Mean?
Race Stories, Hitting the Wall & Lessons Learned
Why Pacing Feels So Hard on Race Day
Even Splits Explained
How to Run a Negative Split
Chunking Your Race Into Smaller Goals
When to Pace by Effort Instead of Pace
RPE, Heat, Hills & Race-Day Conditions
Pacing Tips for Every Race Distance
How to Pace a 5K
How to Pace a 10K
Half Marathon Pacing Strategy
Marathon Pacing: The Biggest Mistakes to Avoid
Training Drills to Improve Your Pacing
Race-Day Pacing Tools, Watches & Pacers
Weekly Recommendations & Wrap-Up
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Pacing 101: How to Pace Your Race Like a Pro | Half Marathon, Marathon & 10K Race-Day Strategy
This week on the Women's Running Collective, Hayles and Jussie are officially one week out from the Gold Coast Half Marathon! They chat all things taper week, from feeling a little flat and restless to trusting the training after months of hard work.
This episode is a deep dive into one of the biggest factors that can make or break your race... pacing.
Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PB, learning how to pace yourself properly can be the difference between finishing strong or hitting the dreaded wall.
The girls break down the different pacing strategies, including even splits, negative splits, chunking your race into manageable sections, and pacing by effort when conditions aren't ideal. They also share plenty of personal race stories (including pacing mistakes they've definitely learned from!), practical pacing tips for every race distance, and simple ways to practise pacing during training.
If you've ever gone out too fast, blown up halfway through a race, or wondered what pace you should actually be running... this episode is for you.
In This Episode
Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply hoping to cross the finish line smiling, this episode will help you run smarter, pace with confidence, and get the most out of your next race.
XO Hayles and Jussie