Boston Marathon Pacing and Race Strategy

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The Boston Marathon poses some unique challenges when it comes to pacing and race strategy -- it's a tricky course to run correctly. In this video I'll go through what I think is the best way to pace it as well as how to approach each section of the race.
00:00 Intro
00:18 Negative / even splits
03:00 Boston pacing
04:15 Boston race strategy
07:40 Prepping in your training
08:44 General thoughts
Music: "Summer" by bensound.com

[@jonathansandberg5267]

It’s an insidious course. Last year was my first time and I had done my homework and watched every video and read every book about the course and knew that I should take it slow on the opening miles. Nonetheless, to my shock, my first few miles were 30-45 seconds/mile faster than my goal time. I thought I was taking it easy but I was helpless in fighting the pull of gravity and getting swept up in the excitement around me. And of course, I paid the price by the time I reached mile 16. This year I hope to be more disciplined but it’s much harder to go slow in the beginning than you would think!

[@CoachCarl]

For sure it's not an easy assignment, especially your first time! Hope that it goes well for you on Monday!

[@JPiazza791]

This is so helpful! Thank you for making this video.

[@CoachCarl]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@CuseRnr]

The Newton's get all credit for Boston being tough, but I really think it's all the little ups and downs that get you. Even in that first 5-10k, there are plenty of sneaky little uphills, and it's like that the entire course.