Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Aidyn Stevens #1068 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Pace with Notable Endurance Aidyn Stevens, a 23-year-old from Seattle, completed the 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon in 5:03:07, covering the 26.2 miles at an average pace of 11:34 min/mile. Consistency was a highlight in Aidyn's performance, particularly after the first mile, where she maintained a pace fluctuation of only a few seconds per mile throughout most of the race. The splits reveal a strong ability to hold a moderate pace, with six consecutive miles clocking in at or below the 11:40 min/mile mark. Aidyn's performance was commendable among her peers, finishing 7th in the F20-24 division. Interestingly, her strongest surge was in the second half of the race, where she recorded her fastest mile split at 9:47 min/mile during mile 26. A potential area for improvement could be reducing varied pacing in the middle miles, as mile 11 slowed to a split of 13:05, which may indicate a pacing strategy to refine in future races.