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Big Sur Marathon Pace Band



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Start Strategies:

Evenly Paced Start: The pace is not changed and is optimized for the course terrain changes.
Conservative Start: Slower than average pace during the first few miles as you settle into race pace.
Very Conservative Start: Same as Conservative Start, but the first few miles are slower than those in the Conservative Start.

Pacing Strategies:

Even Effort: This strategy uses the algorithm that levels out effort based on the uphills and downhills of the course to approximate paces requiring an even effort.
Even Pace: All splits are equal. However, using a Conservative or Very Conservative Start Strategy will change the splits to incorporate the start change.
Negative Split: The pace effort increases during the second half of the race. The uphills and downhills are still used to determine the initial paces before calculating the negative split.
Aggressive Negative Split: Same as Negative Split, but paces drop more during the second half of the race.
Positive Split: Pace starts getting slower during the second half of the race. Like with the Negative Split, the uphills and downhills are still used to determine the initial pace.
Aggressive Positive Split: Same as Positive Split, but paces slow more during the second half of the race.

Options:

Standard: Our Standard Pace Band includes all the marathon splits on one side of the band.

Large Text: The Large Text Pace Band has miles 1-13 (1-21Km) on one side of the band and miles 14-26.2 (22-42.2km) on the other side. This allows us to increase the size of the text for runners who would like an easier to read band. Once you hit the halfway point, unsnap the band, flip it over and re-snap it to see the paces for the second half of the marathon. This option is only available with a Snap Attachment.

Elevation on Back: We also offer our Standard Pace Band with an Elevation Profile of the course on the back. You'll always know what the is up ahead on the course with the elevation on the back. This option is only available with a Snap Attachment.

Pace Band Size:

If you are selecting one of our double-sided bands (Large Print or Course Elevation) or are selecting our Single-sided Band with the Snap Attachment, you will need to select a size for your Pace Band. Measure around your wrist to determine the size of your wrist in inches. The band size is the actual circumference it will fit. For example, if you had a drinking glass that is 7" around (circumference), a 7" pace band, when snapped together, would fit around it exactly.

Fit is a personal preference. Some people like it loose and some people find it more comfortable with a snugger fit. Keep in mind is that the tighter the fit, the more difficult it may be to rotate the band while running in order to view all the splits - especially when your wrist gets wet. Also, if you are wearing long sleeves, consider whether you will wear the Pace Band under or over your sleeve.

If you are selecting our Single-sided Band with the adhesive attachment, it is one-size-fits-all and fits a wrist 6" to 10" in circumference. You can cut the end off for a custom fit.

Why do I need a Big Sur Marathon Pace Band?

On race day, running the correct pace during a marathon is the single most important factor in achieving your goal time. Surprisingly, many runners line up at the start on race day without a solid race pace plan or a way to follow it. Why put in months of dedicated training only to waste it by not planning your pacing strategy?

Developing a good pacing strategy is often difficult for both new and experienced marathoners. Fortunately, we've done the work for you. We've analyzed the course terrain for over 600 marathon (more are added daily) and created pacing strategies based on each specific course. The algorithm used to develop the race-specific paces are derived from peer reviewed research, advice from running experts, and analysis of the actual race paces from thousands of runners who have successfully met their time goals on those courses.

With our Pace Bands, you can choose from a variety of pacing and start strategies as well as create your own strategy from scratch. Plus, we make the band for you. No more homemade pace bands that fall apart after the first mile or are unreadable when exposed to sweat or rain.


Want to input your own splits? Build a Custom Pace Band.

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