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Date: Oct. 11, 2025 Participant: Celeste Martinez #3176 Race: 2025 Breckenridge Road Marathon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Win Celeste Martinez excelled in the 2025 Breckenridge Road Marathon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1:35:50 and achieving a division victory (F20-29). Her average pace was a steady 7:18 min/mile, showcasing strong pacing strategy throughout the race. Celeste began with a strong start, hitting the first mile at 6:23 min/mile, which positioned her in the top 10 overall. She maintained her lead in the division through the subsequent miles. Her times hovered in the low 6-minute range for much of the race before gradually increasing over the final miles. Her consistency allowed her to maintain a solid 4th place in her gender and 6th overall out of 373 participants. Consider working on maintaining end-of-race pace, as split times slightly increased in the final miles, with a closing split pace of 8:43 min/mile.