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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Natasha Dunn #1094 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Natasha Dunn demonstrated exceptional pacing and performance in the 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon. With a total time of 3:31:03 and pacing at an average of 8:03 min/mile, Natasha was consistent throughout the race. Impressively, she improved her pace over key miles, notably clocking 7:32 min/mile at miles 12 and 13, and an outstanding 6:15 min/mile at mile 23. Her strategic approach led Natasha to place 2nd in the female category and overall female division, marking her as one of the top competitors out of 229 participants. From the initial slower start of 11:04 min/mile in the first mile to maintaining sub-8:00 min/mile from mile 7 onward, the steady improvement showcases her endurance and tactical expertise. Focusing on reducing variance between split paces in future races could further enhance her performance. Well done on a strong and consistent effort!