Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Chad Vetter #3220 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Effort in the 10K Run Chad Vetter displayed a strong performance in the 2025 Whidbey Island 10K. His initial mile set a swift tone with a 7:20 minute per mile pace. Maintaining consistency, he completed the subsequent miles at steady paces ranging from 7:10 to 7:55 minutes per mile. With an overall elapsed time of 46:43, his average pace was 7:32 minutes per mile. This consistency earned him a commendable 2nd place in his M40-44 division, showcasing his competitiveness. Notably, Chad maintained or improved his position in his division category after each split, indicating strategic pacing and endurance. The split from mile 4 to 5, at 7:10 minutes per mile, marked his fastest segment in the latter half of the race, demonstrating his ability to increase speed as the race progressed. For future races, considering a focus on maintaining even pacing throughout each split could be beneficial for optimizing overall performance.