A pace group can take away the worry and stress of pacing perfectly so you can just run or hold on for dear life.

But as wonderful as that sounds, following a pace group can have some major pitfalls. And in some cases, it can even cost you your dream time.

How is that possible?

Let’s find out.

Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition.

Today we’re going to go over all the details and the pros and cons of pace groups. I did an episode on this topic back in 2022 which is another helpful episode if you are considering using a pace group in your next race.

But today is going to have a new twist. I’m sharing my conversation with Paul Smoluk who paces marathons every year and has a lot of great advice.

We’ll go over

What to look for in a pace group and its leaders
When to avoid using a pace group, and if you are considering pacing,
Paul will share his tips on getting involved.

I’ve been having so much fun highlighting some of the amazing members of the PR Team. Paul has been a member for a while now and it’s been a good challenge for me to work in all his pacing races with his goal races. I’ll explain more about the PR Team later in the show, but if you are ready to learn more right now, head to https://www.theplantedrunner.com/group.

Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another mental strength minute, fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.

If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library.

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Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.

LINKS:

If you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link.

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