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Having trouble maintaining consistent pace
Pace goes fast for a while then slows only to speed up again
Am 8 weeks into a high base mileage phase over 80 mpw Ave
What causes this?
Go fast then have to slow next thing you know going fast again then have to slow
Any assistance appreciated
Typical?
How to fix?
Ty
Is the pace swing dramatic? Like 6:00 pace for one mile and 8:00 pace the next mile?
If so, just try going slower, somewhere in the middle or on the slower side. Focus on being relaxed, as if you could have a conversation with somebody (even better, find a friend to run with and talk to them). Talk to yourself out loud if you need to.
Or is it like 6:30 one mile and 7:00 the next one.
If so, that's not really a big deal. Could just chalk it up to running over some hills or something. Don't worry about it
Consistent pace is not really that important unless you are doing a workout or a race. If you are just out on a training run, it's probably fine as long as it is not exhausting you. Are you new to running, or have you been running for several years?