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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Liam Monaghan #1102 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Pace and Stellar Finish Liam Monaghan demonstrated remarkable pacing in the 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon. Starting with a slightly slower initial mile at an 8:10 pace, Liam quickly settled into an impressive rhythm, maintaining a strong pace between 5:49 and 6:49 minutes per mile for much of the race. Notably, between miles 2 and 4, Liam consistently ran under 6:10 per mile, signaling a dominant approach to the early race segments. The fastest recorded mile was mile 23 at an outstanding 5:28 pace. Though the final few miles showed a slight decrease in speed, with mile 26 recorded at an 8:12 pace, Liam's overall race execution remained strong. With a total time of 2:48:05, Liam not only maintained the lead throughout the marathon but also secured the top spot overall out of 229 participants. Transitioning speed and consistent top placements exemplify a high level of endurance and strategic racing strategy.