Leggist & PlotTwist
Leggist Leggist
PlotTwist PlotTwist
PlotTwist PlotTwist
You ever notice how a runner’s pacing in a marathon maps onto a story arc? I think there’s a kind of narrative tension that lines up with the classic three‑act structure.
Leggist Leggist
Yeah, the opening miles are the exposition, the mid‑marathon is the rising action—where you keep your splits tight, tweak your stride, and maybe have a quick win on the heart rate monitor—then the last 10 or 15 miles are the climax. If you drop the pace, it’s like a mid‑chapter twist that blows you out of the story. Keep the narrative tight, and you finish on a strong, well‑planned ending.
PlotTwist PlotTwist
You’re right, but remember the “mid‑chapter twist” can also be a red herring—like an extra 5‑mile phantom stretch that throws off your pacing map. I’d flag that as a potential plot hole. If you can spot it early, you’ll still nail that strong finish.