🎯 Objective
To complete the Fleet Half Marathon with consistent pacing, elevation control, and a realistic benchmark for future sub-2:00 goals—despite minor fatigue in the final 5K.
🏃 Athlete Profile – Kristian Boxall
- Race: Fleet Half Marathon (self-paced)
- Location: Hart, England
- Date: Sunday, 16 March 2025
- Distance: 21.19 km
- Moving Time: 2:04:45
- Elapsed Time: 2:04:58
- Average Pace: 5:53/km
- Elevation Gain: 119 m
- Calories Burned: Not recorded
- Conditions: Cool and cloudy
- Device: Apple Watch Series 6
- Shoes: Not recorded
- Top Results:
- Half-Marathon – 2:04:15
- 20K – 1:57:39
- 10 mile – 1:32:59
- 15K – 1:26:17
📊 Pacing Breakdown – Kristian Boxall
KM 1–5 (Settling In) Average Pace: ~5:39/km Notes: Kits opened with confident pacing—KM 2–4 all under 5:37/km. Terrain was manageable, and effort was well-regulated.
KM 6–10 (Mid-Race Rhythm) Average Pace: ~5:36/km Notes: KM 6–9 showed consistent splits (5:34–5:42/km). KM 10 dipped slightly (5:45/km), possibly due to terrain or hydration.
KM 11–15 (Fatigue Onset) Average Pace: ~5:57/km Notes: KM 12–14 showed signs of fatigue (5:57–6:14/km). KM 15 rebounded slightly (5:56/km), indicating mental reset and pacing adjustment.
KM 16–21 (Final Stretch) Average Pace: ~6:10–6:32/km Notes: KM 18–21 reflected late-stage fatigue, with splits ranging from 6:20 to 6:32/km. Despite slowing, Kits maintained form and finished with intent.
❤️ Heart Rate & Effort
Estimated HR Zone: Aerobic endurance Insight: Average HR of 150 bpm and cadence of 158 spm suggest steady aerobic effort. Kits avoided spikes and showed good pacing awareness.
💡 Key Insights
- Benchmark Accuracy: This run was just 5 minutes off a personal best—ideal for gauging current fitness and setting realistic goals.
- Effort Regulation: Kits showed strong pacing in the first 15K, with fatigue only appearing in the final third.
- Mental Awareness: His post-run reflection shows clarity and confidence—he knows where he stands and how to improve.
- Elevation Control: Managed rolling hills with minimal impact on pacing, especially in KM 3–9.
🧩 Coaching Applications
- Kits’ splits teach pacing discipline and fatigue management
- Reinforces the value of benchmark races for goal-setting and mindset calibration
- Models how self-paced efforts can reveal strengths and areas for growth
- Celebrats near-PB efforts
- Encourages athletes to reflect honestly and plan their next breakthrough