Starting Too Fast in a Race:
What is too fast? Too fast is when you start your race much faster than the overall race pace. So for example if your average pace required for each km according to your target is 7.00 per KM and if you start your race by running the first 2 kms at say 6.15 pace, {which is quite possible} you may be in for a rude shock at the mid point or near end of the race. Your pace will suddenly drop and that will mean that you may land up slower than your desired time. This has been proven in various races and by studying a lot of runners over the last few years. Why does it happen that we tend to start fast? There are multiple reasons behind this: 1. Surge of adrenaline – standing at the start line of one of Asia’s largest Running event will surely have an impact on the excitement levels. If anyone of you uses HRM, you should check your Heart Rate even before you start your race just when you are at the start line and you will be surprised. This is due to adrenaline. 2. Good T