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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Christopher Lawless #1263 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Pacing Yields Top Division Finish Christopher Lawless, age 35 from Tacoma, WA, ran the 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon in a time of 3:29:28, maintaining an average pace of 7:59 min/mile. He placed 8th overall out of 229 participants, with a division first in the M35-39 age bracket. Notably, during the first half of the race, Christopher showed remarkable progress, moving up from 41st overall at the 1-mile mark to 19th by the 10-mile marker. His performance showed composure and improvement from the start to the finish. Each mile split reflected a steady pace, with only slight fluctuations. The split at mile 23 was particularly outstanding, completing it in 6:35, showcasing a strong push even towards the end. Christopher may consider focusing on maintaining pace consistency in the final stretches to further improve his overall pacing strategy for future races. The strategic execution and endurance demonstrated in this race are commendable.