Common Pacing Mistakes and Fixes

Consistency beats hero starts. Avoid these common pitfalls.

Find your target splits with /health/running-pace-calculator and set watch alerts before you start.

Mistakes

• Starting too fast
• Inconsistent splits
• Ignoring terrain and heat
• Skipping fueling/hydration

Fixes

• Practice even/negative splits
• Use lap alerts and pace bands
• Adjust plan for conditions
• Fuel early and often on long efforts

FAQs

How do I stop going out too fast?

Practice starts at controlled effort; use a watch alert to cap early pace.