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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Michael Schmidt #10600 Race: 2025 M2B 5K & Marathon Combo Challenge Distance: 29.3 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Impressive Performance in Combo Challenge Michael delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach 5K & Marathon Combo Challenge. He completed the 29.3-mile event in 4:00:35, holding a consistent pace of 8:12 minutes per mile. His effort secured him an impressive 10th place overall and 7th in his gender category, among a total of 62 participants. Notably, Michael excelled in his age division (M40-44), achieving 2nd place, demonstrating strong competitive prowess. Comparatively, Michael's pacing remained consistent with his previous marathon at the same event, maintaining an identical pace of 8:12 minutes per mile despite the additional distance. Highlighting his improvement, his overall and division placements improved dramatically. Analyzing previous race data, maintaining a consistent pace can be beneficial, but exploring strategies to enhance pace in shorter distances, such as his 5K race, could be advantageous. Keep focusing on training and adjusting tactics as needed for upcoming races.