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Marathon Pace Planning
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Knowing your target pace is essential for marathon success. Running even splits (the same pace throughout) is generally the most efficient strategy for completing a marathon.
A marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km). Your pace per mile determines your total finish time and helps plan nutrition, hydration, and race-day strategy.
Common use cases:
- Marathon race planning
- Training pace targets
- Race day split calculations
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Maria Gonzalez
Registered Dietitian, RD, MPH
Maria is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Public Health. She focuses on evidence-based nutrition assessment tools including BMI, calorie calculations, and body composition analysis.
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