Field Report By Anthony (aka DreamRunner)
The growing FatBird Marathon Pacers team gathered for the 5th session of the Marathon Training Program, starting from Changi Beach Park. There were a number of new Pacers joining us for the first time, and it was also the first time for many to try what we affectionately termed the 'Demoralizing Route'...hehe.
Ultra and Passion were there early to prepare the isotonic drinks...really appreciate their efforts. Niwas too went down to provide support...thanks. I gave a short brief of the 24km-28km distance we planned to run, before setting off. A few of our Garmins have gotten much attention from the other Pacers, and I believe more will be getting theirs this weekend? haha. Good to see outrider, Marcus and his team join us for this Pacer training....great.
I ran along with Helen and James along Coastal Road in approximately 6min/km pace, discussing plans for the 21km Pace Group. The weather was pretty cool, and James was indeed a steady runner. YN and her friend, Ah Beng and his wife, and a few other I-Runners have been consistently attending the Marathon Training sessions....they should do well this year. Once again, Ang was right with the front group of Feet, RoadRunner, acidburn and the faster ones. I was happy to stay with DO and the rest for the mid pack; those targeting 4hr-4:30hr. Jancy, Benny, Beverly, zco were running along with the 5hr-5:30hr runners.
The group doing 24km turned around at the Canoe Centre, while the rest of us going for 28km continued on. My Garmin recorded 14.5km when I reached F2. Took a quick break, and alerted the rest to turn back for 29km. The sun was up by the time we set off towards NSRCC, and it was blistering at the PCN towards Coastal Road. DO and I were running together at an average pace of 5:35min/km. Coastal Road was even more daunting on the way back, with its long straight. DO and I had a chance to chat and discuss many things....good to keep away the boredom. When we nearly reached Beach Park toilet, we spotted Benny, acid/Andy and Terry.
We waited at the toilet area for the rest to come in....having done 26km by then. With 3km to go, we had zco to run along the final 3km stretch. The grounds were much softer, with good shade, compared with ECP. The final 1,5km stretch was out onto the pavement and we braved the hot sun and elements to finally reach the end of 29.3km in 2hr54min (Garmin measurement). Thanks to Niwas and Passion who handed out iced-cold 100plus....wah, very *shiokzzz*. Timings for Pacers and trainees were recorded as we discussed the tough route we conquered this morning.
All felt tired, but were happy they completed this important part of Marathon Training. HophIng and SealBoon were very strong today, and I am sure they are on track for 4hr. Helen, James and zco even had sufficient resources to run back to where they came from. The rest of us went for a quick wash-up before settling into some nice fishball noodles and tim-sum fare. Overall, a very fruitful and effective training session. Good work, Pacers and FatBird Marathon trainees.
Distance: 29.3km__Time: 2hr54min__Pace: 5:54min/km
Photo Slideshow, courtesy FatBird Esther
Showing posts with label Pacers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pacers. Show all posts
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Marathon Pacers (Team FatBird) for SCSM 2008
SCSM Marathon 2008 - Team FatBird is pleased to announce that the Team FatBird Pace Team is coming to the 2008 SCSM Marathon on Sunday, Dec 7th, 2008. We are thrilled to bring our " We Just Run" philosophy to the Singapore Marathon. We hope you will help KEEP PACE WITH Team FatBird !
We are actively looking for Full Marathon Pacers for pace group times: 3:45h, 4:00h, 4:15h, 4:30h, 4:45h, 5:00h, 5:15h, 5:30h
AND
Half Marathon Pacers for pace group times : 2:00h and 2:15h
The ideal FatBird Marathon Pacer would be:
* Someone with experience in running marathons/half-marathons.
* Someone who can run a certain sustainable pace without much problem.
* Someone who is personable and willing to talk to the group for the majority of the run as a moving marathon motivator.
* Someone who is willing to run for the goal of the pace time and not for one's personal benefit.
* Someone who is willing to wear the FatBird Pacer group gear (top/bottom) and running shoes during the marathon (while training & pacing).
* Someone who is willing to attend the Pacer training runs
* Someone who is willing to attend the pacer photo & final meeting on the final week before SCSM08
* How can I apply? E-mail teamfatbird@gmail.com as soon as possible, no later than Sept 30th.
* In your email, include 3 pace group times you would be willing to pace in preferential order. A good guide of your pace time should be 15min-30min from your PB for that distance. Please also include all of your contact information including full name, e-mail address, and phone number.
Follow Our Pace, Win Your Race!
We are actively looking for Full Marathon Pacers for pace group times: 3:45h, 4:00h, 4:15h, 4:30h, 4:45h, 5:00h, 5:15h, 5:30h
AND
Half Marathon Pacers for pace group times : 2:00h and 2:15h
The ideal FatBird Marathon Pacer would be:
* Someone with experience in running marathons/half-marathons.
* Someone who can run a certain sustainable pace without much problem.
* Someone who is personable and willing to talk to the group for the majority of the run as a moving marathon motivator.
* Someone who is willing to run for the goal of the pace time and not for one's personal benefit.
* Someone who is willing to wear the FatBird Pacer group gear (top/bottom) and running shoes during the marathon (while training & pacing).
* Someone who is willing to attend the Pacer training runs
* Someone who is willing to attend the pacer photo & final meeting on the final week before SCSM08
* How can I apply? E-mail teamfatbird@gmail.com as soon as possible, no later than Sept 30th.
* In your email, include 3 pace group times you would be willing to pace in preferential order. A good guide of your pace time should be 15min-30min from your PB for that distance. Please also include all of your contact information including full name, e-mail address, and phone number.
Follow Our Pace, Win Your Race!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Follow Our Pace, Win Your Race!
Recent updates have it that 48,000 people have signed up for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM08) to date, and the organizers are extending 2,000 slots. Registrations in the Full Marathon category have registered the highest increase by 31 % since registration opened on 21 July.
Enjoy all the beautiful sights that SCSM's course has to offer and let someone else worry about your time goal! Run with one of the Pace Groups, enjoy the race and let the experienced Pacers do the math and deliver you to the finish line on time.
Below are a few frequently asked questions about Pacing, Pace Teams and what will happen on race day.
What is a Pace Group?
A Pace Group is a number of runners working together to achieve a shared time goal. The group is lead by a Pacer who is experienced in running marathons and running with groups of people. Whether you are trying to set a PB, qualify for another race, or just get across the finish line a Pace Group is the way to go!
Will there be Pacers at this year’s Standard Chartered Marathon?
Team FatBird will offer Pace Groups at the SCSM08 for the Marathon and Half Marathon. Our Team is comprised of experienced distance runners who love helping fellow runners realize their goals. Many of our Pacers return year after year to help you enjoy the marathon experience and achieve your running goal. Think of them as your coach-on-the-run!
How were the Pacers chosen?
All of our Pacers were chosen because of their serious, multi-marathon experience, a number with proven successes as Pace Team leaders for several marathons. All of the Pacers have both competitive marathoning and running backgrounds. Our Pacers are dynamic and personable, and know from past experience exactly what it takes to help you have a great marathon experience.
Do I need to sign up for a Pace Team?
To join a Pace Group simply contact Team FatBird members or your name, email, hp, race distance, target timing to teamfatbird@gmail.com .
What Pace Groups will be offered?
Team FatBird aspires to offer the following Pace Groups, subject to availability of suitable and committed Pacer candidates.
Groups will be leading to finish the Half marathon in the following times:
1:45, 2:00, 2:15
Groups will be leading to finish the Full marathon in the following times:
3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30
What pace per km will we run and how do they keep the pace consistent?
We will be running "even effort" which means that every km will be run at approximately the same pace. The first few km are always a bit slow, due to the crowds. The Pacers may use their discretion in adjust the pace to cater for varying terrain. Our goal is to run continually even splits, and when course conditions prevent this, we will make up any lost time over the entirety of the race, not over one or two km.
Our Pacers are familiar with pacing and how to keep it consistent. . (They may use a special watch that will help them to run each km at a consistent pace, ensuring that their groups make their time goal!)
Are we going to go right out on pace?
Sometimes it is crowded at the start line and may take a couple of km to settle into a steady pace. Most importantly our Pacers won't take you out too fast and burn up all your energy early on.
Can I get a Pace Band as well?
Pace Bands may be made be available to all participants in either half marathon event or the full marathon event whether you choose to run with a Pace Group or not. The Pace Band will note the distance split times so if you should lose the group for some reason (pit stop?) you can help yourself stay on pace. Pace Bands will be available closer to the Marathon date.
What are the Pacer Training runs about?
This will be a chance to meet your Pacers and find out about their strategy for the half or full marathon.
How do I meet up with my Pace Team on race morning?
Will update closer to the race day!
What will the Pacer do at the water stations?
Most Pacers will run through the water stations and maintain pace. Each Pacer will let the team know his/her strategy for getting through the water stations. Some Pacers may choose to slow down or walk through the stops depending upon the group. Be sure to check with your Pacer if this is extremely important to you so that you are not surprised if they don't walk these stations.
Will there be walking breaks?
Your pacer will maintain even splits right through the water stops. However, we want you to run your race as you have planned and trained. If you trained with walk breaks, race morning is not the time to make a change. Use the Pacer as a guide and take your walk breaks just as you did in training. Since even splits are maintained throughout the race, you should be able to take walk breaks and still spend time in the presence of your Pacer, as you will continually "meet up" over the course of the race.
Do Runners/Pacees have to stay with the Pacer for the entire race?
No. Run your own race and enjoy yourself. If you are feeling great and want to run faster, go for it. If it's not turning out to be your day slow down. Pacees can always drop back to the next Pace Group. Just know that the Pacer will not speed up or slow down for the group but rather stick to the goal pace.
Enjoy all the beautiful sights that SCSM's course has to offer and let someone else worry about your time goal! Run with one of the Pace Groups, enjoy the race and let the experienced Pacers do the math and deliver you to the finish line on time.
Below are a few frequently asked questions about Pacing, Pace Teams and what will happen on race day.
What is a Pace Group?
A Pace Group is a number of runners working together to achieve a shared time goal. The group is lead by a Pacer who is experienced in running marathons and running with groups of people. Whether you are trying to set a PB, qualify for another race, or just get across the finish line a Pace Group is the way to go!
Will there be Pacers at this year’s Standard Chartered Marathon?
Team FatBird will offer Pace Groups at the SCSM08 for the Marathon and Half Marathon. Our Team is comprised of experienced distance runners who love helping fellow runners realize their goals. Many of our Pacers return year after year to help you enjoy the marathon experience and achieve your running goal. Think of them as your coach-on-the-run!
How were the Pacers chosen?
All of our Pacers were chosen because of their serious, multi-marathon experience, a number with proven successes as Pace Team leaders for several marathons. All of the Pacers have both competitive marathoning and running backgrounds. Our Pacers are dynamic and personable, and know from past experience exactly what it takes to help you have a great marathon experience.
Do I need to sign up for a Pace Team?
To join a Pace Group simply contact Team FatBird members or your name, email, hp, race distance, target timing to teamfatbird@gmail.com .
What Pace Groups will be offered?
Team FatBird aspires to offer the following Pace Groups, subject to availability of suitable and committed Pacer candidates.
Groups will be leading to finish the Half marathon in the following times:
1:45, 2:00, 2:15
Groups will be leading to finish the Full marathon in the following times:
3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30
What pace per km will we run and how do they keep the pace consistent?
We will be running "even effort" which means that every km will be run at approximately the same pace. The first few km are always a bit slow, due to the crowds. The Pacers may use their discretion in adjust the pace to cater for varying terrain. Our goal is to run continually even splits, and when course conditions prevent this, we will make up any lost time over the entirety of the race, not over one or two km.
Our Pacers are familiar with pacing and how to keep it consistent. . (They may use a special watch that will help them to run each km at a consistent pace, ensuring that their groups make their time goal!)
Are we going to go right out on pace?
Sometimes it is crowded at the start line and may take a couple of km to settle into a steady pace. Most importantly our Pacers won't take you out too fast and burn up all your energy early on.
Can I get a Pace Band as well?
Pace Bands may be made be available to all participants in either half marathon event or the full marathon event whether you choose to run with a Pace Group or not. The Pace Band will note the distance split times so if you should lose the group for some reason (pit stop?) you can help yourself stay on pace. Pace Bands will be available closer to the Marathon date.
What are the Pacer Training runs about?
This will be a chance to meet your Pacers and find out about their strategy for the half or full marathon.
How do I meet up with my Pace Team on race morning?
Will update closer to the race day!
What will the Pacer do at the water stations?
Most Pacers will run through the water stations and maintain pace. Each Pacer will let the team know his/her strategy for getting through the water stations. Some Pacers may choose to slow down or walk through the stops depending upon the group. Be sure to check with your Pacer if this is extremely important to you so that you are not surprised if they don't walk these stations.
Will there be walking breaks?
Your pacer will maintain even splits right through the water stops. However, we want you to run your race as you have planned and trained. If you trained with walk breaks, race morning is not the time to make a change. Use the Pacer as a guide and take your walk breaks just as you did in training. Since even splits are maintained throughout the race, you should be able to take walk breaks and still spend time in the presence of your Pacer, as you will continually "meet up" over the course of the race.
Do Runners/Pacees have to stay with the Pacer for the entire race?
No. Run your own race and enjoy yourself. If you are feeling great and want to run faster, go for it. If it's not turning out to be your day slow down. Pacees can always drop back to the next Pace Group. Just know that the Pacer will not speed up or slow down for the group but rather stick to the goal pace.
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