Drill

Drills

Track & Field

Even Split Pacing Drill

Avoid going out too fast in the opening laps

15 min
3 x 600m at goal pace
Beginner

Why this drill

Builds toward avoid going out too fast in the opening laps.

Instructions

  1. 1Set a target per-lap split based on goal race pace.
  2. 2Run each rep checking splits at each 200m mark against the target.
  3. 3Note any lap that comes in significantly faster than planned and adjust effort.

What to focus on

Consistent, even splits across the repetition.

Recommended reps

3 x 600m at goal pace

Common mistake

Sprinting the first lap and fading badly on the last.