Introduction to pacing

Move: when running longer distances we need relaxed shoulders, arms swinging naturally and a comfortable stride length. Move: long distance running requires a steady pace and rhythm that you can keep up for a long time saving energy. Think: if we sprint during a long distance race and do not pace ourselves, we run out of energy and have to slow down. Feel: pacing ourselves over a longer distance requires us to be self-disciplined to make sure we can finish the race. Connect: we can help our partners improve their pacing by communicating whether they need to speed up or slow down.