Although the Marathon Rabbit is well-dressed, there are always some small problems that may trap you if you are not careful. Here is the correct way to follow the rabbit, for reference only.

With so many rabbits, is there always one that suits you?

There is a saying that rabbits originated from the Paris Marathon, but in fact, rabbits existed before that, but there was no concept of pacemaker at that time.

In 1954, Roger Bannister became the first person in history to sub-4 in 1 mile in 3:59.4

However, this is not the end of today’s discussion. We know that rabbits can separate There are three types:

Track Rabbits, mainly lead the long-distance running events in commercial competitions; track rabbits can basically only be seen in the Diamond League now. Of course, if it is for some tactics of track races , in order to let teammates on the same team compete for the gold medal, the teammates who perform the task of "abandoning the car to save the coach" are also a type of unknown rabbits.

Dibaba's ability to break the 12-year-old women's 1,500-meter world record is largely due to the 2014 World Urban Athletics Championships women's 800-meter champion Chanelle Price's lead.

2. Road Running Elite Rabbit, only sets the pace for professional runners in marathons to achieve good results;

2008 Berlin Marathon, Abel Korui, Elijah Keitan, Wilson Kigen were the winners Brasilasier and Charles Kamathi lead the way.

Radcliffe’s women’s marathon world record was run under the leadership of the male rabbit. This result was not recognized for a time, but because she did not use external forces to improve her performance, the record was eventually given to Radcliffe.

3. Road running amateur rabbits. They lead amateur runners in marathons. Generally, a certain number of leaders will be set up for each speed level. Generally speaking, the number of pace groups and the length of the finishing time are exactly the same. Related.

The rabbits that we ordinary people can follow are amateur road running rabbits. Of course, it’s not impossible for me to run with black people for the first few kilometers, but it’s good for the time being, but the crematorium is the end.

Is the Rabbit Group reliable?

It’s my first time to run a half marathon/full marathon, and I’m so nervous! What should I do if the friends I usually train with can’t run together, and I’m too embarrassed to ask the running friends around me? When you see the brightly dressed bunny group, you have an idea.

Rabbit clumps are very common on marathon courses. They often claim to be able to run you into the time period you want to follow, which seems to make marathon running easy: just follow them as much as possible and keep running, and you will achieve the results you want.

But the truth is not as simple as you think. The rabbit group is not a tireless metronome. Maybe it will trick you in the end just because you follow the rabbit. To follow or to wait and see, that is the question. Indeed, most rabbits will finish close to their target time. So, why should we be more cautious when dealing with rabbits? Rabbits are ordinary runners just like us, not so perfect.

For example, under normal circumstances, the strength of "Rabbit" is higher than the role he plays. For example, "430 Rabbit" has the ability to complete the race within 4 hours, so when "430 Rabbit" "Rabbit" won't have much pressure. But for "Rabbit", the most painful thing is that he always wants to run faster. According to a report from the Sports Industry Ecosystem: There is a runner named Wang Chao in the Running Park Club. He has experienced many "400 Rabbits". In the 15 years of Beijing and Shanghai races, he has achieved "accurate" clocking, and finally passed The difference between the end time and the target time is 2 seconds. But even for such "mature rabbits", they still have the misery of failure: "As soon as I came up, I ran faster and couldn't hold it down. There was an inexplicable discomfort in my heart, like an ant crawling, and I couldn't help but want to run away. Fast, after the rhythm is messed up, it will be very difficult to slow down." That time, Wang Chao was the "400 Rabbit" and ended up running for more than 5 hours.

So when they are leading, the pace is not necessarily uniform, and they may run according to their temperament.

From the perspective of another novice, because the ability of most rabbits is generally about 15 minutes faster than the actual target time, this also means that even if they are two or three minutes faster in the first 3-4 kilometers, they are still Can easily complete subsequent matches. But for novices who want to enter a certain period of time, due to lack of experience and lack of ability. Being a little faster in front of them may have made them unable to exert their strength in the last 5 kilometers, and ultimately led to the failure of the PB.

For their own rights and interests, some domestic companies will require their rabbits to wear new shoes that have not been issued for a few days during the competition (you should also pay attention to whether there are competing rabbits on the track). This is very dangerous. It is easy to get injured in the second half of the race. I believe many horse racing veterans know that wearing new shoes when racing is a taboo. If it is really a player who cares more about service than self-promotion, why not show more respect to the rabbit and give the players more peace of mind?

Two common problems with rabbits

1. Setting off too quickly

First, let’s tell a story. The protagonist’s pseudonym is Wang Dachui, a friend of the author. At that time, he was preparing for his second half-marathon. His goal was to reach 230. This result was completely within his ability, and his usual training was also carried out according to his goal. 230 basically just keep the pace at 705. When his eyes passed through the crowd and found the person holding the 230 rabbit ball, everything changed.

"Like! This way I don't have to worry about my pace anymore, I just need to follow that guy." Wang Dachui's eyes shined. In the first kilometer, Wang Dachui followed closely behind the rabbit group, taking 630 seconds. "It's very easy!" Wang Dachui was encouraged by the adrenaline secreted. The second kilometer took 635 and the third kilometer took 700. Soon Wang Dachui was gradually thrown away by Rabbit, and the final finishing time was 235. After returning home, Wang Dachui watched the live TV broadcast of the game. He found the rabbit that took him to arrive on time at 230. Running 70 seconds faster in the first 3 kilometers had no impact on Rabbit at all, but it made it impossible for Wang Dachui to successfully achieve his expectations.

If we had followed the rabbit, Wang Dachui’s story might also happen to us. The atmosphere of the game and the refreshing feeling of passing through the crowd make the adrenaline surge, but the rabbit is very likely to run High from the beginning. In addition, the rabbit's task is always so easy for him to complete, and they never consider willing to do so. The ability of a newbie to run with them.

But in fact, the reason for starting too quickly is another reason. On the one hand, domestic marathon amateur rabbits are not official rabbits, so the organizing committee will not set up a special starting area for them. On the one hand, some companies force the rabbits' finishing time to be calculated based on the gunshot time just for publicity reasons. This also means that those rabbit groups that did not start at a relatively front position will have to start at the beginning. Sturm und Drang.

In this way, if the novices suppress them in front, can the rabbits really have the ability to keep him following? Are some companies’ demands really reasonable?

2. Too many people get in the way and the pace is unstable

On the track, whenever you go up or downhill or when you reach the water station, the speed will always change to some extent. Going fast and slow can easily cause fatigue, and it is difficult for novices to adjust their mentality to tide over difficulties. Therefore, those who follow the rabbit race must be aware of their own strengths and weaknesses, and be prepared to accept the hidden worries of unstable pace.

If the rabbit suddenly throws you away when going uphill or is suddenly thrown away by you for some reason, it is likely that your concentration and confidence will completely collapse. This is especially true for newbies who are overprepared.

With so many people running together in the Rabbit Group, it will make you feel too crowded, and it will appear chaotic at the starting point and at the water crossing station. The slower the pace, the more crowded the water stations will be, and it will be harder to find your way around them. Getting enough water and energy is crucial to success on race day, and even missing out on refueling due to crowding in the first few kilometers of the race can have an adverse impact on the outcome of the race. Many Olympic marathon runners have lost a race because they drank less than a bottle of water. They can finish the race in just over two hours.

How can the rabbit follow?

Although the rabbits in the current game have various flaws, we can still find the most appropriate way to open them.

This is not to say that all rabbits perform tasks poorly, nor is it to say that rabbits do not need to be a small part of your game strategy. Regardless, we owe it to those rabbits who dedicate themselves to helping other runners achieve their goals. What I mean is that relying 100% on the rabbit is not a reasonable way to achieve your own finishing goal. We must learn to follow the rabbit to maximize your benefits - be a hunter who is at a distance!

Marathon is your own battle, but you are not alone. In pre-game training, you should develop an executable training plan for your game, thereby arranging the tactics that best suit you. When you implement your game tactics, you have to remind yourself of your strengths and weaknesses, and what you have to rely on. own sense of speed. This kind of plan will allow you to implement the tactics that are formulated during training and are also the most suitable for you. Tracking the rabbit, then, means viewing the rabbit as either a barometer of your progress in the game or a motivational booster, or one of the two.

Generally speaking, in the first 5-8 kilometers, we can run at a pace that we have practiced thousands of times. We must forget about those rabbits. After 8 kilometers, we changed our jobs and became hunters chasing rabbits, finding them among the crowd and using them as indicators to evaluate the competition. The speed of the rabbit group after 8 kilometers is relatively stable. In addition, you are running according to the time of the gunfire. If you start back and you can still see them, this means that you can sit firmly on the Diaoyutai.

If you are easily inspired by their group of people, then you can run closer to the rabbit group and let them give you selfless encouragement to keep moving forward. If someone else's cheering disrupts your natural rhythm, just run to the other side of the road. Remember, pay attention to your pace and allocate your physical strength to ensure that you are not led by the nose.

The main body of running is you. When running, imagine yourself as a hunter chasing prey!

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