

After all, good training programs for all other distances include regular work at goal race pace, so why should the marathon be exempt? In a marathon build-up, race-pace workouts not only prepare you physically and mentally to hold a good pace for 26.2 miles. These workouts make obvious sense for marathoners. In recent years, many runners have added to their marathon training an element long used by elites-frequent runs at marathon race pace, either as a stand-alone workout or in the second half of a long run.
