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Pacing 101: How to Pace Your Race Like a Pro | Half Marathon, Marathon & 10K Race-Day StrategyThis 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 EpisodeWhether 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

