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Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Hilario Lopez #2098 Race: 2025 Lemonade Dash - Austin 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start with Consistent Effort in Later Splits Hilario Lopez executed a commendable performance at the 2025 Lemonade Dash in Austin, demonstrating consistent pacing throughout the 5K event. Starting strong, Hilario clocked a 6:06 mile for the first split, which placed him 2nd overall and in his gender. His first-place finish in the M20-29 division is a highlight. The subsequent mile was completed in 6:47, showing a slight decrease in pace but maintaining division leadership. The final mile saw a pace of 7:30, indicating a further gradual adjustment but still securing the top spot in his division. Overall, Hilario's elapsed time was 20:53, maintaining a solid average pace of 6:44 min/mile across the race. While there was a slight deceleration over the course, Hilario's ability to lead his division demonstrates strong capacity in his age category. Consistent pacing in the latter splits may aid in maintaining earlier speed. A strategic plan to support a more even pace could work well in upcoming races.