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Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Blong Thao #5707 Race: 2025 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Split, Strong Division Placement Blong Thao, a 31-year-old runner from Seattle, WA, completed the 2025 Seattle Marathon’s Summer 5K with commendable control and consistency. Starting strong, he clocked a 6:12 pace for the first mile, placing 11th overall. Despite a slight decrease in pace to 6:33 by the second mile, he maintained steady placing in his division, consistently ranking 4th in the M30-39 category throughout the race. Achieving an overall finishing time of 20:04 with an average pace of 6:28, he retained strong division positioning among the 668 participants. Overall, Blong demonstrated strategic pace management, slightly allowing the pace to dip in miles two and three, with a split time for the third mile at 6:34. Maintaining an average pace significantly faster than his previous 10K race pace of 7:12, Blong showcased his ability to perform well over shorter distances. A focus on sustaining his initial pace could enhance future performance.