pace bunny question
pace bunny question
What is the general rule for pace bunnies and assigned times? What should the difference be between your usual marathon time and bunny time? For example, if you run a 3:30 marathon, what time would you be a good bunny for?
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alexk wrote:What is the general rule for pace bunnies and assigned times? What should the difference be between your usual marathon time and bunny time? For example, if you run a 3:30 marathon, what time would you be a good bunny for?
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I heard you should be able to run 20 minutes faster than what your pacing.
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I was told 10 min for the half, so I'll agree with Steve, 20min for a marathon sounds reasonable.
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In similar conditions, I'm guessing, because 20 minutes could well be the difference between a 10 C marathon and a 25 C marathon based on my recent experience/research.
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It needs to be easy, because few bunnies are in peak racing form the day they are pacing. It is one thing to have a 3:10 PR, another to be in 3:10 shape; I like to be in shape to run 15 - 20 minutes faster than I'm pacing. That is why sub 3:30 bunnies are at a premium; to pace 3:15 you should be in sub 3hr shape, and willing to run one at 3:15.
Pacing is fun, though!
Pacing is fun, though!
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I had thought a 30 minute buffer was maybe the rule...I've been asked to pace a 3:45 group. I know I can do it with a certian amount of ease but am a bit concerned since I've never been a bunny before. I had already committed to pacing my brother in this same race for a 3:45 but pacing a family member is quite different than pacing a BQ group (will be lots of women my age looking for this time). I wouldn't feel nearly as badly if I didn't get my brother to the finish line in time - he's not as committed to his goal.
Looks like I've found a good compromise though. I'm going to pace the group through the first half and someone else will do the second. My brother and I can stay with the group or do our own thing - no pressure.
I'm looking forward to this - should be fun and a welcome change.
Looks like I've found a good compromise though. I'm going to pace the group through the first half and someone else will do the second. My brother and I can stay with the group or do our own thing - no pressure.
I'm looking forward to this - should be fun and a welcome change.
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MichaelMc wrote:Pacing is fun, though!
And I think it's good for a free entry too if I'm not mistaken. Maybe I'll volunteer my services for Vancouver next year.
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eljef-fe wrote:MichaelMc wrote:Pacing is fun, though!
And I think it's good for a free entry too if I'm not mistaken. Maybe I'll volunteer my services for Vancouver next year.
Free entry, free hat & t-shirt, and TONS of attention: everyone loves the bunny! I highly recommend it.
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MichaelMc wrote:eljef-fe wrote:MichaelMc wrote:Pacing is fun, though!
And I think it's good for a free entry too if I'm not mistaken. Maybe I'll volunteer my services for Vancouver next year.
Free entry, free hat & t-shirt, and TONS of attention: everyone loves the bunny! I highly recommend it.
True on all counts!
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Looks up the BQ requirements for W18-34... 3h40 pace bunny it is!
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eljef-fe wrote:Looks up the BQ requirements for W18-34... 3h40 pace bunny it is!
Isn't owning a dog who's a chick magnet good enough for you....
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Jo-Jo wrote:eljef-fe wrote:Looks up the BQ requirements for W18-34... 3h40 pace bunny it is!
Isn't owning a dog who's a chick magnet good enough for you....
Well there's talk of Iron Heather running Vancouver for a BQ next May, so I'd like to be in that group, but I think with the way she's learned to run this year she'll likely be in a faster group than the 3h40s. That's probably a pretty popular pace group, maybe I should email my friend the Race Director today.
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eljef-fe wrote:Jo-Jo wrote:eljef-fe wrote:Looks up the BQ requirements for W18-34... 3h40 pace bunny it is!
Isn't owning a dog who's a chick magnet good enough for you....
Well there's talk of Iron Heather running Vancouver for a BQ next May, so I'd like to be in that group, but I think with the way she's learned to run this year she'll likely be in a faster group than the 3h40s. That's probably a pretty popular pace group, maybe I should email my friend the Race Director today.
Nice recovery talking about Iron Heather...you're very smooth
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eljef-fe wrote:Looks up the BQ requirements for W18-34... 3h40 pace bunny it is!
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3:45 and 3:50 for me lol. Good idea though.
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Dean Simon wrote:3:45 and 3:50 for me lol. Good idea though.
Come out here next week and pace me for sub-4:00.
Of course you'd want the more available faster girls...
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Love to pace you j... available or not ... but with my track record I would take you out too fast lol. Good luck.
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Running
5k 19:49 - 8k 32:24 - 10k 43:50 - 10 m 67:10 - Half 1:42:00 - Full 3:20:44
tri
sprint 1:30 - Olympic 2:52 - 1/2 IM 7:17 - Full IM ???
Running
5k 19:49 - 8k 32:24 - 10k 43:50 - 10 m 67:10 - Half 1:42:00 - Full 3:20:44
tri
sprint 1:30 - Olympic 2:52 - 1/2 IM 7:17 - Full IM ???
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