What is the difference between pace and speed?
Pace is expressed as time per unit of distance (e.g., 8:00/mile), while speed is distance per unit of time (e.g., 7.5 mph).
Based on this being your race pace:
Running at 5:00/km (12.00 kph) requires consistent aerobic conditioning. This is a sustainable endurance pace.
To improve this pace, consider incorporating interval training (short bursts of speed) and checking your cadence (aim for 170-180 steps per minute).
Pace = Time / DistanceTimeTotal durationDistanceTotal distance covered