2010
Gold Coast Airport Marathon

 PatCarrollOnline Pacers
(apply to be a pacer here)

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon will, once again, be providing pace runners at this years Gold Coast Airport Marathon on July 4 in both the Marathon and Half Marathon.

Find out who this years pace runners are here. 

Full details about the pace runner concept can be found here.

I will be sponsoring the pace runner concept and the pace runners will be known as the “PatCarrollOnline Pacers”. 

I am therefore asking for expressions of interest from runners who would like to be a pace runner in the Half Marathon or Marathon for the following time slots: 

Half Marathon 

1.24    1.30    1.40    1.50    2hrs    2.10    2.20

Marathon 

3hrs    3.15    3.30    3.45    4hrs   4.15   4.30 

Each time slot will have two pace runners allocated. The “A Pacer” at the front of the pack and the “B Pacer” at the rear. The A Pacer will be setting the pace and the B Pacer will be on hand to offer encouragement to any runners who may be dropping off the pace.

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Being a pace runner is incredibly rewarding. This is what Gary Mayor had to say following his experience at the 2004 Gold Coast Airport Marathon. 

Just a special thanks for giving me the opportunity to be a 1hr. 40 min pace-setter again in this years Gold Coast Half Marathon. 

It was another memorable occasion, the highlight for me was the numerous people that came up to me after the event and congratulated me on my consistent pacing. I didn't take the balloons off for a good half hour because I was really enjoying all the adulation. 

It’s a very satisfying feeling to have helped these athletes achieve their goals, and look forward to doing the same next year. 

Regards, Gary Mayor

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Nicholas Petrie ran as a PatCarrollOnline pacer for the 3.45 group at the 2006 Canberra Marathon. You can read about Nicholas's experience here.
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Peter Gangemi was thrilled with how the 4hr pace runners took control @ the Coast in 2010: I just wanted to say the two 4hr pacesetters were simply outstanding in their work, in particular the Keith. I was sitting about 90 seconds off the group for the first 20km and made the effort to catch up by 28km and without doubt his energy and motivation got me over the line in under four hours yesterday. His tips although perhaps obvious - like small steps over the Southport bridge, sitting up to ensure everyone got drinks, not going ahead at 30km or you will blow up at 37 - were very good as well for those who were running their first (I learned the hard way in my first Marathon in Sydney 2009!). I hope this man got multiple medals for his work!

Julianne Schliebs was thrilled with her run @ the Coast: Please pass on to the 3hr 30mins pace runners that they were brilliant. Gold Coast this year was my second marathon (my first was in Adelaide – a race which is a bit too small to have pace runners) and I aimed to finish in around 3.30. Part way through the run I was rapidly thinking that this goal was a little too fast, but my pacing group and particularly the male pacing runner, was so helpful. At around 24km I was starting to falter, but just having the support of the 3 or 4 running with me made me do just that next km and the one after, then I was back on track. The motivational support and advice from the pace runner was invaluable, and I most certainly would not have completed my goal without him.

Here is some feedback from one of the runners I got across the line under 3hrs.
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To adequately carry out the pace runner role you will need to be able to comfortably run the pace you have nominated for. You also need to be prepared to offer encouragement and motivate runners in your pack. 

If you would like to apply for a pace runner role please submit your details here.

I will be advising all applicants who applied if they have been successful or not in the first week of June.

Cheers

Pat Carroll

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e: pat@patcarroll.com.au