What is a Pace Group Leader (Pacer)?
A Pace Group Leader are runners who run together and share the same finish time goal and help one another stay on pace. Running together gives the group a collective energy and enthusiasm that supports and enhances everybody's race day experience. The pacers are both men and women, who have been selected to help runners achieve their goals. They provide runners with a unique opportunity to interact face-to-face with experienced runners as well as to experience the camaraderie of a team.
The pacer makes sure everyone runs at the right pace and has a good time. They act as each team's personal coach, cheerleader and guru for the race. Some chant and sing while others may struggle just like you. But all of them are experienced runners who are running the Pirate 10 Miler to help each runner of their group achieve their goal time.
What paces are we looking for:
Race day expectations?
Pacers will all wear a Pacer shirt so runners know you are the pacer. You will also be asked to run with a pacer stick with the goal time on the stick during the race.
What are pace expections, are we going to go out right on pace?
More or less. Some pacers go out a little slower the first half of the race and try to run "negative splits." Others go out just a little faster to build some "cushion" just in case people have to slow down at the end. Either way, the idea is to run EVEN. That's what pacing is all about.
Water stop expectations, will we stop at water stations?
This depends on the pacer. Most pacers will at least slow down at the water stations to make sure everyone gets properly hydrated. Some will stop and walk a few meters. Have a plan before the race so your group will know expectations day of.
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