How to Choose the Right Race Pace (Even If You’re Not a Math Person)

Race pacing is simply:

• Aerobic threshold controls half marathon + marathon pace
• Lactate threshold controls 10K pace
• VO₂ max controls 5K pace

The easiest way to know your exact pacing zones is VDOT or a coach-designed test. Most runners start too fast and fade; proper pacing produces negative splits and breakthrough races.