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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Tony Blazejack #1220 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Tony Blazejack, hailing from Langley, WA, demonstrated impressive pacing and endurance in the 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon. His elapsed time for the marathon was 3:40:43 with an average pace of 8:25 min/mile. Notably, Tony secured the 1st place in his division (M40-44) out of 229 total participants. From mile 1 to mile 26, Tony showcased a strong ability to maintain a consistent pace, gradually improving his standing throughout the marathon. A closer look at the splits shows how Tony improved his pace as the race progressed, illustrated by a powerful final stretch with his last mile split at 9:36. He surged in the second half, particularly from mile 16, where his splits descended into the high 7 min/mile range. Focusing on maintaining this momentum and extending consistent pacing at the start may contribute to even greater gains in future races. Overall, Tony's performance highlights his endurance and strategic pacing throughout the marathon.