Matt Fitzgerald explains how to run race-pace workouts that actually work. Pick a pace based on your current fitness, not wishful thinking. Do the run on similar terrain and conditions you'll race in, and pay attention to whether the pace feels sustainable for the full distance.
Here are 3 tips to help you get the most out of race pace runs. 1. Be realistic. Target a pace that represents your current performance capacity, not some fantasy about how fast you would like to be able to run one day. 2. If possible, run the workout in an environment that is similar to that of your upcoming race. 3. Pay attention while you run. Ask yourself: Is this a pace I could realistically sustain for the entire race distance on race day? Use what you learn to dial in your goal.
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