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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: April Ocone #30200 Race: 2025 M2B 5K & Half Marathon Combo Challenge Distance: 16.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Strong Finish in Combo Challenge April Ocone demonstrated impressive endurance and pacing in the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach 5K & Half Marathon Combo Challenge. Completing an extended distance of 16.2 miles, she clocked a remarkable time of 2:21:45 with an average pace of 8:45 minutes per mile. This performance secured her 3rd place in both her gender and division (F30-34), indicating significant competitiveness. Importantly, she was 11th overall out of 60 participants, showing strong standing against the field. Comparing this race to her previous results, there’s an observable improvement in consistency over longer distances. In her earlier 5K race, she ran at a pace of 8:11 per mile, indicating speed over shorter lengths. Her half-marathon performance earlier in the year showed a pace of 8:52 per mile. Notably, managing to maintain a similar pace for the combo distance of 16.2 miles reflects progress in stamina. Encouragement to maintain her current training regime could continue yielding these positive results.