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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Marlene Elizalde-Peschek #2502 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Lead to Victory in Division Marlene Elizalde-Peschek delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Whidbey Island Half Marathon. Her overall time was 1:35:20, positioning her with a consistent average pace of 7:16 min/mile. Notably, she achieved 1st place in her division, F35-39, highlighting her competitive edge. Marlene consistently placed within the top four females, emphasizing her strong standing among her peers. Her pacing strategy was notably effective, maintaining splits mostly under 7:20 min/mile. The first half showed exceptional discipline, with mile times close to 7:00 min/mile. There's a slight variance observed in the second half, particularly in miles 9 through 11, where her times hovered around 7:40-7:48. However, Marlene's ability to push through and close her race with an impressive 6:45 mile in the final leg illustrates her strong finishing capacity. Focusing on sustaining energy towards the later race stages could further refine her future performances.