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Influence of different performance levels on pacing strategy during the Women's World Championship marathon race.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchInternational journal of sports physiology and performance2013Read the source on PubMed

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“Group 1 athletes achieved better finishing times relative to their PB than athletes in other groups, who selected unsustainable initial speeds resulting in subsequent…”

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PubMed 23006811
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Competitive Behavior · Decision Making · Physical Endurance · Running · Time Factors
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2026-10-16

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