Finally, your pace strategy on race day is going to look different from a 5K and half marathon, not only throughout the duration of the race, but from the start line, says Plumstead. The half ...

Whatever your level, it can always be useful to know the typical average pace for different distances from 5km to the ...

And if all you do is run, you might just be able to finish a half marathon. But for most first-timers, getting to the finish with a respectable pace (or at all) requires some extracurricular work.