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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Brian Randall #1025 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Early Pace with Strong Division Finish Brian Randall, a 31-year-old runner from Seattle, delivered an impressive race at the 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon. He maintained a steady pace throughout, with his strongest showing in the early miles, leading the M30-34 division at mile 5. His splits in the middle of the race ranged from 7:29 to 8:36 min/mile, showcasing his ability to sustain a strong pace. Brian achieved an elapsed time of 3:44:50, covering the 26.2-mile course with an overall pace of 8:34 min/mile. Notably, he secured 2nd place in his division and 14th in his gender category out of 229 participants. The later part of the race showed a decrease in pace, particularly between miles 18 and 24. Continuing to focus on endurance training could help improve pacing strategy in later stages. Overall, Brian's performance was strong with notable division success.