pace bunny

Definition

A runner in a race who maintains a specific pace to help others hit their target time, essentially a human metronome in running shorts. They're the unsung heroes who sacrifice their own race times for your Boston Qualifier dreams.

Example Usage

I stuck with the 3:30 pace bunny for 20 miles before my legs filed for divorce from my ambition.

Origin

Evolved from track pacesetters (rabbits) in the late 20th century, with 'bunny' being a friendlier marathon variation

Fun Fact

Some major marathons have pace bunnies for specific finish times, identifiable by balloons or signs, making them the only people in a marathon you should definitely chase.

Source: Running and marathon terminology

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