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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Taylor Ray #4021 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Performance With Impressive Recovery Sprint Taylor Ray demonstrated notable consistency across the 5K race at the 2025 Whidbey Island event. Starting off with a strong pace, Taylor completed the first mile in 8:25, maintaining a position of 19th overall and 9th in the male category. Mid-race, a slight drop was observed with an 8:46 split for the second mile, but Taylor's position improved significantly, climbing to 9th overall and 7th among male participants. The final mile displayed Taylor's exceptional ability to recover and accelerate, clocking in at a remarkable 7:19 split. This powerful closing effort contributed to an overall time of 25:16 with an impressive 8:09 average mile pace. Taylor finished in 14th place overall out of 329 participants. A continued focus on maintaining strength throughout each segment could enhance future performances, taking each split as an opportunity to gain further ground. Keep building on your closing strength.