Marathon Race Pace Simulator

Workout - Marathon Race Pace Simulator

• 2.5km @ 5'15''/km
• 7min 30s rest
• 5.0km @ 3'20''/km
• 2.5km @ 5'45''/km

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Ben Is Running’s MY MARATHON RACE KIT + FINAL WORKOUT OF THE BLOCK offers real insights into the final steps before a goal race. We’ve pulled the essential takeaways so you can test his confidence-building session. For complete context, watch the full video.

Key Points

• Mental Preparation is Key: Visualization and self-belief matter. Ben stresses the importance of trusting your training—knowing you can sustain your marathon pace (about 3:20 km). That level of fitness takes months to build. Structured workouts form a cornerstone of that work, and you can learn more through Mastering Interval Training: Science-Backed Workouts and How a Smart App Can Personalize Them.
• The Final Workout: Ben’s last major session before race day is a 5 km run at your marathon goal pace. You’re not trying to break yourself here—instead, you’re locking in the feel of the effort and adding one more confidence boost.
• Dialed-In Race Kit: Every element of Ben’s setup is thought through: Nike VaporFly 2s, technical shorts with gel pockets, race vest, moisture-wicking socks, and a hydration strategy built around Morton gels and electrolytes.
• Smart Tapering: For taper week, Ben shares practical moves: get a short haircut to stick to routine, add dynamic warm-ups to your runs, and watch your sleep, fatigue, and training load closely.

The Workout

Ben’s session is straightforward but effective for locking in race pace.

2.5 km easy warm-up
5 km at marathon pace (target 3:20 per km, ~16:36 for 5 km)
2.5 km cool-down

The running here should be smooth and controlled, not an all-out effort. A 5 km at marathon pace is quite different from racing a 5k. If you want to work on your actual 5k performance, check out Mastering 5K Speed: Proven Interval Strategies to Cut Minutes off Your Time.

Optional boost: Want to confirm your race pace feel? Try a 2 km time trial at roughly 6:38 (about 3:19 per km).

Final Thoughts

Try this 5 km marathon-pace session before your next race. Adjust the paces to match your goals using the Pacing app. While designed with marathons in mind, this kind of confidence-building session translates across distances—half-marathons, Mastering the 10K: Proven Training Plans, Pace Strategies, and How a Smart App Can Elevate Your Performance, or beyond. You’ll have both the confidence and the clarity. Now go run your race.

References

• MY MARATHON RACE KIT + FINAL WORKOUT OF THE BLOCK - YouTube (YouTube Video)