{"id":3812,"date":"2023-04-05T13:59:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T11:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runnerslab.be\/the-pacer-effect-explained-why-do-you-run-faster-when-someone-sets-the-pace\/"},"modified":"2023-11-09T12:22:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T11:22:37","slug":"the-pacer-effect-explained-why-do-you-run-faster-when-someone-sets-the-pace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runnerslab.be\/en\/news\/the-pacer-effect-explained-why-do-you-run-faster-when-someone-sets-the-pace\/","title":{"rendered":"The “pacer effect” explained: why do you run faster when someone sets the pace?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]My name is hare. Hare of luxe. Purveyor of numerous world and personal records. Find out what I can do for you and when you can use my services.<\/p>\n

The name is ‘hare’, but you can refer to it as pace-maker,<\/strong> or pacer<\/strong>. You’ve definitely saw someone<\/strong> taking this role.<\/strong> That are the runners <\/strong>who take <\/strong>the lead <\/strong>for the first part <\/strong>of the race <\/strong>and set the pace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Eliud Kipchoge<\/strong>, the world marathon record holder and the only athlete ever to run under two hours in an (unofficial) marathon, even had <\/strong>an army of pace setters <\/strong>on hand to see his world stunt through to completion. During <\/strong>the famous Ineos 1:59 Challenge<\/strong>, the most successful marathon runner of all time could count on no fewer than 38 hares <\/strong>. They alternated – against all rules – every lap so that Kipchogewas corralled from start to finish.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It says a lot about <\/strong>the importance <\/strong>of such a pace-setter <\/strong>in a match. And this is not only true for marathon runners. From distances of 800m<\/strong> they are called upon. Research <\/strong>therefore shows <\/strong>that a pacer<\/strong> can do its companions a great service <\/strong>on several levels.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Living windshield<\/h4>\n

A pacer has an important influence on the elements of nature<\/strong>. By running in the lead <\/strong>, he captures <\/strong> 80% of <\/strong>the air resistance <\/strong>. The other runners are thus put out of the wind<\/strong> and can save strength <\/strong>that they can use in later stages of the race.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”60px” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Pacekeeper<\/h4>\n

At least as important as the physical effect, is the positive psychological effect <\/strong>caused by a pacer. A pacer is usually given a target time in advance that it should approach as tightly as possible. It frees the runners <\/strong>behind the pacer to keep their focus away <\/strong> from the clock<\/strong>, pace or split times. After all, the pacer watches over all these aspects. The only thing <\/strong>the runners <\/strong>in his track need to focus on is staying on top of<\/strong> the pacer.<\/p>\n

Research <\/strong>shows that when athletes do not <\/strong>have to focus on<\/strong> their pace <\/strong>, they perceive the effort <\/strong>as much easier <\/strong>. The explanation? They save <\/strong>a lot of (mental) energy <\/strong>and are less <\/strong>likely to realize that <\/strong>their body <\/strong>is signaling <\/strong>them to slow down<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”979″ image_size=”regular” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”60px” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”980″ image_size=”regular” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Take advantage of the ‘pacer effect’ yourself during Saucony You Race, We Pace<\/h4>\n

Would you like to take advantage of a pacer yourself <\/strong>who will leave at a pace of your choice? Then on June 4, <\/strong>you can participate in Saucony You Race, We Pace<\/strong><\/a>, an event by Keep on<\/a> Running. In this race, trained pacers will lead you to your personal record on the 5 kilometers<\/strong>. All at a unique competition location<\/strong>. The event will take place at Beauvechain Air Force Base.<\/p>\n

Do you feel like challenging yourself in a unique competition format<\/strong> where your biggest competitor is the clock? Is your target time on the 5K between 15 and 35 minutes? And do you want to race in a special location with a DJ <\/strong>playing your favorite running disc along the way? Then sign up quickly<\/a> for Saucony You Race, We Pace.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”SAUCONY YOU RACE, WE PACE” url=”https:\/\/www.keeponrunning.be\/events\/you-race-we-pace\/”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”SEE HOW THE TEST EVENT WENT” url=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dl-hRKr3Ah4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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