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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Kent Mathes #3352 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Race with a Strong Finish Kent Mathes, a 27-year-old runner from Anacortes, WA, demonstrated impressive consistency and a strong finish at the 2025 Whidbey Island 10K. Kent completed the race with an overall time of 50:04, achieving an overall pace of 8:04 min/mile. His performance placed him 21st out of 337 participants, 15th among men, and notably 3rd in the M25-29 division, highlighting strong competition within his age group. During the race, Kent steadily improved his pacing. Starting at an 8:53 min/mile pace for the first mile, he gradually increased his speed, ultimately clocking a swift 7:23 min/mile by the final mile. His most significant gain was observed in the fifth mile, with a split time of 7:34, propelling him to 5th position among male participants. Consistency was well-maintained throughout, indicating robust training and pacing strategy. Consider focusing on maintaining the faster pace consistently in future races for even more impressive results.