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Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Xavier Gitiaux #2987 Race: 2025 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Positive Splits with a Strong Finish Xavier demonstrated impressive pacing during the 2025 Seattle Marathon – Summer Events. He completed the half marathon in 1:26:02, with an average pace of 6:34 min/mile, ranking him 2nd in the M40-49 division out of 1697 participants. Xavier's times reflect a strong performance, consistently placing within the top peers. Notably, his performance steadily improved after the initial miles, transitioning from a 6:46 min/mile to 6:32 min/mile on the final split. Analyzing each mile's pacing, Xavier showed a promising trend of negative splits in the later stages. His strongest segment came at the 13th mile, clocking an impressive 6:06 min/mile, showcasing a robust finish. While his pacing consistency is commendable, focusing on pushing the boundaries in early splits might bring additional gains. Overall, maintaining this level of pacing sets a great baseline for future races. Keep building on these pacing skills for continual improvement.