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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Ingrid Spies #1107 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Domination Ingrid Spies delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon. She maintained remarkable consistency in her pacing, with 8 out of 26 splits clocking in around 8:11 min/mile, showcasing her strong pacing ability. Ingrid's overall elapsed time was 3:51:04, translating to an average pace of 8:49 min/mile for the 26.2-mile course. Her strategic approach allowed her to secure the top position in her F50-54 division and rank 6th in the female category out of 229 participants. Throughout the marathon, Ingrid's ability to retain a steady pace was evident, even in the later stages of the race. Her strongest split occurred at mile 23 with a time of 7:34, proving her determination and stamina. Though the split at mile 25 took a dip to 13:20, she managed to recover and complete the final mile with an 8:18 split. Maintaining stamina and pacing will be key areas to focus on for future races.