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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Ryan Trueb #1103 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Steady Performance with Key Improvements Ryan Trueb executed a strong performance at the 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon, finishing with a total time of 3:39:55, maintaining an overall pace of 8:23 min/mile. The 27-year-old from Seattle secured 3rd place in his division (M25-29) and 14th overall out of 229 participants. His pacing strategy paid off, with a notable feat during mile 23, where he achieved his fastest split pace of 7:03 min/mile. This indicates an exceptional burst of energy and strategic pacing management. Analyzing his splits reveals a consistent pacing pattern with several notable improvements. Ryan began the race at a conservative 10:23 min/mile pace before settling into a steady rhythm between miles 2 and 21, averaging consistent sub-8:10 min/mile splits. Identifying areas for potential improvement, mile 1 and mile 18 registered slower paces, suggesting opportunities to start a bit stronger or manage energy differently toward the end. Overall, Ryan’s race execution shows a solid foundation in endurance and speed management.