The mile markers are supposed to be accurate (assuming the course is certified, anyway). I don't use manual lapping because I don't need something else to worry about and I'll probably forget to press it a few times... I just accept that I'm probably going to run longer than the race distance by my Garmin and adjust my pace accordingly. (Kristin -- are you ready to run a 58:30 10K?! )
The mile markers are supposed to be accurate (assuming the course is certified, anyway). I don't use manual lapping because I don't need something else to worry about and I'll probably forget to press it a few times... I just accept that I'm probably going to run longer than the race distance by my Garmin and adjust my pace accordingly.
(Kristin -- are you ready to run a 58:30 10K?! )
Doesn't course certification refer to the total distance. I don't think the mile markers are part of the certification, but could be wrong.
I've never run a certified course, but there is one race I've done where I would trust the mile markers. But generally I just go by landmarks.
Are we there, yet?
Doesn't course certification refer to the total distance. I don't think the mile markers are part of the certification, but could be wrong. I've never run a certified course, but there is one race I've done where I would trust the mile markers. But generally I just go by landmarks.
Sometimes the mile and/or kilometer markers are included in the certification application. The IAAF and USATF have recognized record performances at intermediate distances, including Shalane Flanagan's recent 25K American Record en route at Berlin.
2024 Races:
03/09 - Livingston Oval Ultra 6-Hour, 22.88 miles
05/11 - D3 50K 05/25 - What the Duck 12-Hour
06/17 - 6 Days in the Dome 12-Hour.