How to Pace a Marathon Based on Effort
- Diego Tobias

- Jan 14
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 25

Race day is here. After months of training, you’re ready to tackle the 26.2-mile challenge. The energy at the start line is electric—music is blasting, the crowd is buzzing, and adrenaline is pumping. But as exciting as the moment is, one of the biggest mistakes marathon runners make is starting too fast.
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