Having returned to running after 10 or so years I thought I would ask peoples views on the above topic.
The reason being is that after watching the London marathon last year I was shocked that two male pacemakers could pace the winner for the majority of the second half of the race and for it to be a valid result. Having spoken to other runners they said this is commonplace nowadays.
Having watched a few other pro road races on t.v it seems to be that running has become very pacemaking & time orientated and the tactical side seems to have fallen by the way.
Coming from a cycling background where tactics are also diminishing with the advent of manager - rider radios & various other agendas I wondered what others thought about this topic.
The reason being is that after watching the London marathon last year I was shocked that two male pacemakers could pace the winner for the majority of the second half of the race and for it to be a valid result. Having spoken to other runners they said this is commonplace nowadays.
Having watched a few other pro road races on t.v it seems to be that running has become very pacemaking & time orientated and the tactical side seems to have fallen by the way.
Coming from a cycling background where tactics are also diminishing with the advent of manager - rider radios & various other agendas I wondered what others thought about this topic.