Results/Photos

Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Catherine Means #1340 Race: 2025 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Impressive Performance Catherine Means demonstrated consistent and impressive pacing at the 2025 Seattle Marathon's 10K event. With a final time of 47:21 and an average pace of 7:38 min/mile, Catherine secured the 2nd place in her gender and age division, F30-39, out of a total of 668 participants. Notably, she improved her gender placement from 5th at the first mile to 2nd by the fifth, showcasing her ability to maintain and build momentum throughout the race. Analyzing Catherine's splits, she exhibited commendable pacing consistency, notably accelerating between the fourth and fifth mile with a split pace of 7:25, her quickest segment. Consistency like this can further be refined and leveraged in future races. Focusing on maintaining this momentum from the start may offer even more competitive results. Overall, Catherine's performance is a solid foundation upon which she can continue to develop her racing strategy.