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Originally Posted by Inglewood Jack
I can't see how that would be beneficial, if you were an elite hidden in a slow corral, then you're spending the first kilometer or two fighting past walkers, strollers, grandmas, selfie groups, etc.
in fact that's generally why I weasel myself in closer to the front when possible, because first bunch of times I stayed in my designated corral, I ended up having to pass all sorts of walkers or 7:30+ joggers that didn't care about the pace slots. yes that means the people going 4 min/km or faster have to pass me, but I figure that's less disruptive than me having to dodge entire columns of 4 or 5 friends/family jog walking arm in arm like living meat walls.
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An elite guy only needs to hang back 15 seconds to gain an advantage. Then he can complete the run with everyone thinking he is in second. The first place runner has no incentive to push harder if he is winning already so the second place guy just needs to close the distance and pace behind him for the victory.