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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Javier Zaldivar #15900 Race: 2025 M2B 5K & Marathon Combo Challenge Distance: 29.3 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

First Place in Division at Mountains 2 Beach Combo Challenge Javier Zaldivar, a 55-year-old runner from Gilroy, CA, achieved impressive results in the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach 5K & Marathon Combo Challenge. He secured 1st place in his division (M55-59) and finished 15th overall among 62 participants. Over the 29.3 miles, Javier clocked an elapsed time of 4:14:57, maintaining a consistent pace of 8:42 min/mile, showcasing his ability to sustain a strong pace across a challenging distance. Comparing this performance to his 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Marathon, his earlier marathon pace of 8:45 min/mile was slightly slower, although it covered a full marathon distance of 26.2 miles in 3:49:33. Notably, he improved significantly in division standings, climbing from 35th in the marathon to 1st in the combo challenge. This improvement in placing, especially within his age division, highlights his growth in competitive performance. Continuously refining his long-distance strategy can enhance future results even further.