How to use drafting to run a sub-3 marathon
Drafting isn’t just for elites with pacer teams. For sub-3 runners it’s a simple way to save energy, especially on windy stretches, and can be the difference between fading and finishing strong.
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How Jerry Rief ran sub-3 marathons in every US state
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INSIGHTS
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STRATEGY
How to use drafting to run a sub-3 marathon
Drafting isn’t just for elites with pacer teams. For sub-3 runners it’s a simple way to save energy, especially on windy stretches, and can be the difference between fading and finishing strong.
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