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Marathon pacing ability: Training characteristics and previous experience.

P Swain¹, J Biggins¹, D Gordon¹

¹Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK.

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|November 1, 2019

Summary

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Recreational marathoners with more long-distance running experience and higher weekly training volumes exhibit better marathon pacing. This leads to smaller slowdowns in the second half and more consistent race pace.

Keywords:

Endurance pace regulation training history

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Exercise Physiology
Running Performance

Background:

Even pacing is linked to faster marathon times.
Limited research exists on pacing in recreational marathoners related to training.
Understanding training's role in pacing is crucial for performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between marathon pacing ability and training characteristics.
To explore the relationship between pacing and previous long-distance running experience.
To identify key factors influencing pacing consistency in recreational runners.

Main Methods:

139 participants completed online questionnaires on training and experience.
Marathon split times were collected from online databases.
Percentage slowdown between halves was calculated for correlational analysis.

Main Results:

Marathon finishing time and previous personal bests were strongest correlates of pacing.
Training history and experience showed weaker, yet significant, correlations.
Higher training volumes and experience correlated with less pace decline.

Conclusions:

Accrued long-distance running experience is a key factor in marathon pacing.
Higher weekly training volumes are associated with improved pace consistency.
These factors contribute to reduced slowdown in the second half of marathons.