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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Karen Bruynell #50400 Race: 2025 M2B 5K & 10K Combo Challenge Distance: 9.3 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Strong Finish in Combined Distance Challenge Karen Bruynell, 60, from Weymouth, MA, showcased a strong performance in the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach 5K & 10K Combo Challenge with a total elapsed time of 2:00:06 for the 9.3-mile distance. She maintained an average pace of 12:54 min/mile, placing 2nd in her F60-64 division. This result shows consistency and improvement, especially notable considering the more complex format compared to individual race events. Reflecting on her previous races, Karen's finish in this combined challenge marked an advancement in her division from her last 10K results, where she placed 3rd in the F60-64 division. This event highlighted her endurance over a longer distance, improving her pace slightly from the 10K portion of her previous single event, which she completed in 1:20:21 at a 12:57 min/mile pace. Continued focus on pacing could optimize her timing in future combined events.