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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Chris Mitchell #4870 Race: 2025 M2B Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Pacing Shines Through Chris Mitchell from Jackson Heights showcased an impressive performance at the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Half Marathon. Finishing the 13.1 miles with a total time of 1:29:20, Chris maintained a steady pace of 6:49 minutes per mile. Despite slight variations, he effectively kept split times close to his overall average pace, especially notable between miles 3 and 12, where the per-mile pace hovered slightly below or near the average. His strongest segment was between miles 1 and 2, where his split pace was 6:34 min/mile, contributing to climbing the overall rank from 82nd place to as high as 31st by mile 3. Although the final stretch saw a marginal decrease in pace, Chris held solid positions, ending 44th overall out of 1697 participants. Finishing 11th in the M35-39 division highlights his competitive edge. Continued focus on the last few miles could help recover some ground in future races.