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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Sean Hutson #3309 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Steady Improvement with a Strong Finish Sean Hutson, age 43 from Langley, WA, demonstrated notable pacing strategy at the 2025 Whidbey Island 10K. Starting with an 8:48 min/mile pace for the first mile, he progressively improved with each mile, finishing in 47:48 minutes. Particularly impressive was his fifth mile, where he achieved his fastest split pace of 6:40 min/mile. This notable improvement suggests a well-managed energy distribution throughout the race. Overall, Sean finished 12th out of 337 participants, and was 10th among male runners, showcasing his ability in the M40-44 division with a 3rd place finish. The steady decrease in his split times indicates good control and endurance over the course. To improve further, Sean might want to experiment with pacing strategies early in the race to create an even more balanced performance. His result is commendable and reflects strong potential for future races.