Results/Photos

Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Christy Belknap #1438 Race: 2025 M2B Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Start with Potential for a Stride Finish Christy Belknap's performance in the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Marathon showcased consistent pacing and determination. Starting the race with mile splits like 13:59 min/mile for the first 2 miles, she maintained her pace through the early stages. Notably, her pace remained steady, hovering around the 13-minute mark until mile 6. Christy displayed a strong commitment to maintaining her pace, achieving her best split pace of 12:53 min/mile at mile 11. She continuously improved her placement in the F45-49 division during the initial half of the race. As the race progressed, there was a noticeable decline in pace, with miles 18 to 26 ranging from 14:05 to 15:02 min/mile. The final split reflected a slightly slower pace, closing at 16:07 min/mile. For future races, pacing strategy adjustments in the latter half could be beneficial, considering the opportunity for faster segments shown earlier. It was a solid effort representing the Santa Clarita Runners team.