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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Ella Cox #4101 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Impressive Mid-Race Acceleration Ella Cox, a 13-year-old runner from Lake Stevens, WA, showcased promising speed at the 2025 Whidbey Island 5K event. With a final time of 26:25 over the 3.1-mile distance, she maintained a commendable average pace of 8:31 min/mile. Notably, she excelled in her division, securing 1st place in the Female 10-14 category. Her performance was marked by a strong improvement in her second mile, where she overtook multiple competitors. After opening with an 8:28 mile, Ella briefly decelerated to 9:00 for the second mile but recovered impressively in the third, achieving her fastest split of 8:07. Ella achieved 7th place in her gender category among 329 participants. For future races, refining pacing strategy could enhance her performance further, particularly in the second mile. Overall, this event highlights her potential as a developing athlete.