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Run4PRs · Thursday · 41 min

333. HOW TO PACE A FULL: The Marathon Execution Guide

If you’ve ever blown up at mile 18… this episode is for you. www.run4prs.com Most runners think missed marathon goals come from lack of fitness. But in reality, pacing execution is the #1 reason runners fall short on race day. In this episode, Coach Vic breaks down exactly how to pace a marathon — whether you’re running 2:50 or 5:00 — so you can protect your energy, fuel correctly, and finish strong. You’ll learn: • What marathon pacing actually is (it’s not just math) • Why going out too fast destroys the final 10K • The truth about “banking time” • The universal pacing framework that works at any pace • How fueling and pacing are directly linked • How to practice pacing in training • Race-day execution strategies that prevent blow-ups The marathon rewards patience and discipline. Anyone can run the first half — the real race starts at mile 18. If you’re preparing for a marathon and want help building a pacing plan that actually matches your fitness, Run4PRs coaching is linked in the show notes.

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If you’ve ever blown up at mile 18… this episode is for you. www.run4prs.com

Most runners think missed marathon goals come from lack of fitness.
But in reality, pacing execution is the #1 reason runners fall short on race day.

In this episode, Coach Vic breaks down exactly how to pace a marathon — whether you’re running 2:50 or 5:00 — so you can protect your energy, fuel correctly, and finish strong.

You’ll learn:

• What marathon pacing actually is (it’s not just math)
• Why going out too fast destroys the final 10K
• The truth about “banking time”
• The universal pacing framework that works at any pace
• How fueling and pacing are directly linked
• How to practice pacing in training
• Race-day execution strategies that prevent blow-ups

The marathon rewards patience and discipline.
Anyone can run the first half — the real race starts at mile 18.

If you’re preparing for a marathon and want help building a pacing plan that actually matches your fitness, Run4PRs coaching is linked in the show notes.

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