Strategy for 5K Racing

[Grog]

Here is an interesting article:

Jockology
Slow and steady loses the race

ALEX HUTCHINSON

From Friday's Globe and Mail

March 28, 2008 at 9:31 AM EDT

Alex Hutchinson draws on the latest research to answer your fitness and workout questions in this bi-weekly column on the science of sport.

The question How should I pace myself in a five-kilometre road race?
continue reading here:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080328.wxljockology/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth/home

[Tri Girl]

That's interesting. My old 5K strategy (when I was fast) was that if I didn't cross the finish line and want to throw up- I didn't run hard enough. I don't run many 5K's anymore. :rolleyes:

[spindizzy]

That's what my coach says: "Finish Puking." Nice. Am running an 8k next weekend.....