What is a "negative split"?

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What is a "negative split"?

A "negative split" means completing the second half of your race faster than the first. You start conservatively, then you speed up. This pacing strategy, favored by elites, keeps something in reserve for the end, reduces the risk of hitting the wall, and helps you avoid blowing up from starting too fast. The opposite is a "positive split".