A pace is a unit of length consisting either of one normal walking step (~0.75 m), or of a double step, returning to the same foot (~1.5 m). (Wikipedia)(See all definitions)
Her nerves reacting, Grandmother increased her pace, her hands ever-flying. (firstthings.com)
The quicker pace follows Volkswagen's appointment of Herbert Diess as chief executive officer. (thewealthadvisor.com)
South Korea's economy grew at its fastest pace in five years in the third quarter, shaking off the blow dealt by the MERS outbreak earlier in the year. (cnbc.com)