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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Stephen Thies #5229 Race: 2025 M2B Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Strong Consistent Pacing Leads the Way Stephen Thies demonstrated impressive pacing in the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Half Marathon. Maintaining a steady performance, his average pace settled at 7:18 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Highlights of Stephen's race include a strong start with a 7:20 min/mile pace in the first mile and an even faster 6:56 min/mile during the fourth mile, one of his best splits. Stephen's performance was consistent, with minor fluctuations in split times, each measuring around or below 7:20 min/mile until he faced slight deceleration in the later stages, clocking a slightly slower 7:55 and 7:42 for miles eleven and twelve. Ending with an impressive overall time of 1:35:49, Stephen placed within the top 10 for his division (M40-44). As a member of the Brews Brothers Running Club, Stephen’s consistent splits highlight his endurance and race strategy. For future races, looking at strategies for the final miles could further enhance his performance.