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I agree it's more controlled but I also find I'm afraid of going above my target pace on the track as if i start to fade the only thing to keep me from stopping at any point is my strength of will. in a race until you hit the finish line you're not done and it's pointless stopping anywhere else. plus while i'm not particularly competitive having people to chase/chasing me does help push me to keep going.
that and the whole 12 lap thing just makes it seem insurmountable, ticking off miles or km instead just makes it less daunting.