Tips on how to race your Half Marathon 21KM Km 0 to 3 “Getting Started” Avoid starting too fast. Although adrenaline may surge, maintain control. Set a pace slightly slower than race pace, around 5 seconds per Km . Remember, it’s a long race ahead. 🏃Km 3 to 8 “Steady Progress” At this stage, maintain a steady pace. Take your first water break around 20-30 minutes in, and fuel up between 30-40 minutes. Stick to your goal pace and resist the urge to speed up. 🏃🏻‍♂️Km 8 to 11 “Feeling the Effort