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Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Andrew Smith #3210 Race: 2025 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Showcases Strong Finish Andrew demonstrated a solid performance with a final time of 1:19:30, maintaining an average pace of 6:04 min/mile over the 13.1-mile half marathon at the 2025 Seattle Marathon. Notably, he achieved a third-place finish in the competitive M20-29 age division. His pacing strategy was evident in his consistent splits, particularly in the latter half of the race, where he managed to stabilize his pace around the 6:02 min/mile mark. Andrew's performance was marked by a notably strong start, completing his first mile in 5:58. Despite a slight slowdown in the third mile to 6:48, he expertly regained his pace, finishing with an impressive 5:47 in the final mile. As a coach, I would suggest analyzing the pace drop between miles two and three, and strategizing possible adjustments for a more uniform early race. Overall, Andrew displayed impressive control and endurance across the challenging distance.