How to race a race

Different race distances require different strategies. However, as the article points out, there is a fine line between too fast and too slow (aka stick to whatever plan you come up with and don't try and "bank" time).

• 5k-10k: run the first mile 3-6% faster than your goal pace (I'm guessing closer to 3% for a 10k and 6% for a 5k), settle in during the middle miles, and kick the last 800m
• 10M-13.1M: hold back a little at the start (5-15sec slower for your first mile or two) and try and stay below your lactate threshold as long as possible to have the "energy" to finish strong
• 26.2M: DON'T BANK TIME!!! There are two acceptable strategies- (1) run the first half a little bit faster than goal pace (2-3%) or (2) run the first 3-5miles a little bit slower than goal pace, maintain goal pace through 20-22miles, and then pick it up for the rest.

The end of the article has some example workouts for how to develop your sense of pace (some of those sound a little too familiar!)