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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Christopher Walsh #2551 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Pace Yields Strong Age Group Standing Christopher Walsh maintained a steady performance at the 2025 Whidbey Island Half Marathon, showcasing his strategic pacing abilities. Across the 13.1-mile course, Christopher recorded an overall elapsed time of 1:38:16, achieving an average pace of 7:30 minutes per mile. Notably, he secured the 2nd position in his M40-44 age division, a testament to his disciplined pacing strategy. His strongest split occurred between miles 12 and 13, where he clocked a brisk 6:47 per mile, finalizing his race with a commendable finish. Throughout the race, Christopher consistently improved his standing, starting within the top 41 and climbing to the top 25 overall by the end. The split times between miles 10 and 11 were particularly impressive, with an accelerated pace of 7:02 per mile. Maintaining focus in the later stages could help further enhance his finish, as small pace fluctuations were noticed in mid-race splits. Emphasizing consistent improvement could yield even better results in future runs.