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Say I'm running a 5k. First mile is fine, second mile I try to keep pace so I step up the effort, but probably slow down by about 5-10 seconds. The final mile if I want to keep the same pace I have to really hurt myself, and I just can't do it. I have a "pain barrier" that I can't seem to break. I'll get to the top of my pain threshold and just go into cruise control. I scold myself after every race but i just don't know what to do. It's worse if someone passes me. I'll just let him go, which makes me slow down even more so I won't be 'too close' to him or leave the possibilty of kicking him down at the finish (more pain I guess).
Anyone might have any suggestions?
Say I'm running a 5k. First mile is fine, second mile I try to keep pace so I step up the effort, but probably slow down by about 5-10 seconds. The final mile if I want to keep the same pace I have to really hurt myself, and I just can't do it. I have a "pain barrier" that I can't seem to break. I'll get to the top of my pain threshold and just go into cruise control. I scold myself after every race but i just don't know what to do. It's worse if someone passes me. I'll just let him go, which makes me slow down even more so I won't be 'too close' to him or leave the possibilty of kicking him down at the finish (more pain I guess).
Anyone might have any suggestions?