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Date: July 26th & 27th Participant: Erich Burton #3056 Race: 2025 Jack and Jill Downhill Marathon Half Marathon Saturday Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Erich Burton from Cedar Crest completed the Jack and Jill Downhill Marathon's Half Marathon Saturday in a time of 2:28:53, with an average pace of 11:21 min/mile. At age 39, Erich maintained a relatively steady pace throughout the race, starting the first mile at 9:30 min/mile and adjusting his pace as the event progressed. Impressively, he maintained his position, moving in overall rank from 331 to 333, and secured 46th place in his division (M30-39) out of 636 participants. The second half of Erich’s run demonstrated strong resolve, particularly from mile 10 onwards. He consistently clocked a split time of 10:57 min/mile from mile 10 to mile 13, showcasing his capability for a confident finish. To enhance future performances, focusing on pacing strategy in the middle miles could be beneficial to regain early speed. Overall, Erich's race performance reflected his endurance and commitment in a competitive field.