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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Joe Zimet #1061 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Joe's Exceptional Performance with Strategic Pacing Joe Zimet displayed impressive performance in the 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon with a final time of 3:44:19 and an average pace of 8:33 minutes per mile. A highlight of his performance was the strong finish in the M20-24 division, securing a notable 4th place. Joe's pacing strategy was evident through consistent splits, maintaining a commendable pace, especially from miles 6 to 16, where he ranged between 7:36 and 8:24 minutes per mile. Though encountering a notable decrease in pace during miles 24 and 25 with times of 10:16 and 14:25 respectively, Joe quickly recovered in the final stretch. His ability to hold a competitive pace for most of the race, particularly maintaining an 8:01-8:03 pace from miles 14 to 16, demonstrates his potential for future racing. Focusing on maintaining steadier pacing in the later stages can enhance his overall performance in future marathons.