Pacing at the Flora London Marathon
You can find out more about pacing in general further down this page. Or, you can jump straight to our specific page about pacing at the Flora London Marathon.
What's pacing?
What?! You don't know about our pacing groups? Then you've never had the luxury of forgetting all about responsibility in a race or training run, and simply following one of the experienced Runner's World pacers to hit your target pace.
We take care of the pace estimates and the mile splits; you put in the training and turn up on the day for a great run. The groups vary from sub-three-hour marathon pace to run-walk at the Flora London Marathon, so there's one for everyone. All you need is a race number, so make sure you enter the races well in advance. It's a friendly, flexible arrangement, and you don't have to run with us all the way. See our pacing questions and answers
Who are the pacers?
The pacers are experienced Runner's World staff and running friends; many of them have been helping runners hit their time targets since we first paced the Flora London Marathon in 1998.
Where do we do it?
Our main pacing teams are geared towards the Flora London Marathon - we have six pairs of pace leaders there. We also offer a chance to test your pace and see how our pacing groups work at various build-up races and training runs throughout the spring.
| February 2008
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| When is it? | What is it? | Why should you do it? |
| Sunday 24 | Great North West Half-Marathon, Lancs | A fast two-lap race between North Pier and Little Bispham. Ideal training for all you Northern runners doing the Flora London Marathon. Pace groups at 7-, 8-, 9-, 10- and 11-minute miling, and run-walk. |
| March 2008
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| Sunday 9 | adidas Flora London Half-Marathon, Northants | Flora London Marathon's official half-marathon - at the Silverstone Grand Prix Motor Racing Circuit, Northants. Pace groups at 7-, 8-, 9-, 10- and 11-minute miling, and run-walk. For more information click here. |
| Sunday 16 | ASICS Fleet Pre-London Half-Marathon, Hants | One of the best organised races on the calendar opens its doors to our pacing team for the first time. Pace groups at 7-, 8-, 9-, 10- and 11-minute miling, and run-walk. Entries closed. |
| Sunday 16 | Nationwide Bath Half-Marathon, Bath and NE Somerset | Fast flat course in one of Britain's most beautiful cities. Now in its 27th year the race is a regional beacon, with superb crowd support and a fast but relatively scenic course. Pace groups at 7-, 8-, 9-, 10- and 11-minute miling, and run-walk. |
| Sunday 30 | ASICS Kingston Breakfast Run 16 miles, Surrey | Join RW on their last pacing outing before FLM. The course is fast and flat along the banks of the river Thames and passes Hampton Court Palace. Pace groups at 7-, 8-, 9-, 10- and 11-minute miling, and run-walk. |
| April 2008
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| Sunday 13 | Flora London Marathon | The world's greatest running event - though if you haven't entered already, you'll only be able to get a place by fundraising for a charity. Pace groups at 7-, 8-, 9-, 10- and 11-minute miling, and run-walk. Find out more at our special London pacing page. |
What now?
Find out more at our special London pacing page! See you there!
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