Whenever I do a race, I always pick someone to be my target and I lock in on them to keep my own pace. If I end up overtaking them with my speedy little legs, I’ll select a new target and keep on doing that until I reach the finish line. It’s a fun game to do that distracts you from getting too in your head whilst running and pushes you to challenge yourself.
Did this technique today for a race and reached my PB: 5km in 27mins!!