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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Parker James #4302 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

A Strong, Consistent Performance with a Stellar Division Finish At the 2025 Whidbey Island 5K, Parker James displayed an impressive performance throughout the race. Completing the 5K with a total time of 25:15, Parker maintained a steady average pace of 8:08 minutes per mile. His pacing strategy was notable, starting with a first mile split of 7:52, adjusting to 9:12 in the second mile, and finishing strong with a 7:25 mile. Parker showed consistency and speed, especially in the final mile, highlighting his ability to pick up the pace. Parker secured a commendable first place in his division (M10-14) among the 329 participants. His overall performance placed him 13th in the race and 9th among male competitors. A balanced approach with a notably strong finish helped highlight his performance positively. To further enhance his racing experience, it might be beneficial to maintain a more consistent pace across the miles, using the final mile strategy as a potential guide. Great work, Parker!