Most athletes blow up in the first third of a long metcon, then spend the rest clawing back. The 1/3 rule fixes that. Three equal chunks. Round one sets the floor. Round two you hold position. Round three you empty out—but only after the last barbell leaves your hands. Pace is a constraint. Treat it like one. Save this. Use it in your next 12–20 minute piece. #metconpacing #crossfitprogramming #workoutpacing #crossfittraining #hybridathlete #hyroxtraining #endurancepacing #smarttraining