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Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Samantha Koski #5594 Race: 2025 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Samantha Koski demonstrated impressive consistency during the 2025 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events 5K. From the start, she maintained an even pace, covering the first mile in 6:09 min/mile and keeping a similar pace through the second mile at 6:11 min/mile. Notably, her final mile was the strongest, clocking in at a split pace of 5:44 min/mile. Samantha's overall time for the 3.1-mile course was 18:52, giving her an average pace of 6:05 min/mile. Her performance secured her the top spot in her division (F20-29) and placed her second in the female category among 668 total participants. A more aggressive fourth mile in a longer event could enhance her competitiveness. Despite this, maintaining such a consistent pace early on suggests strong pacing skills. Keep honing these abilities for future events, focusing on both your pacing strategy and finish kick.