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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Richard Gomez #2488 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Richard Gomez, 35, from Sedro Woolley, WA, maintained a consistent and impressive performance in the 2025 Whidbey Island Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in an elapsed time of 1:31:40. His overall pace was notably below the 7-minute mark, averaging 6:59 min/mile. One of his standout moments was the final mile, where he accelerated to a pace of 6:29 min/mile. Notably, he secured third place in his division (M35-39), which was a testament to his skill and strategy. Throughout the race, Richard showed consistent pacing with all splits under 7:30 min/mile. Early on, after starting with a swift 6:52 min/mile in the first mile, he effectively managed his effort in the middle miles, demonstrating resilience by maintaining a strong position. Despite some variations in split times, his ability to finish strongly suggests a well-planned race strategy. For future races, focusing on reducing the time variation between middle segments could yield even better outcomes.