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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Lyla Hutson #3310 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Steady Progress and a Strong Finish Lyla Hutson showcased a commendable performance at the 2025 Whidbey Island 10K. Over the course of the race, her average pace was 7:50 min/mile, covering the 6.2 miles in 48:36. She consistently improved her position, finishing 15th overall and demonstrating notable strength in her division, securing 1st place in the Female 15-19 category. Analyzing her split times offers great insights. Lyla's pace quickened with each mile; she started at an 8:52 min/mile and concluded the final miles with a strong kick at 7:51 min/mile. The most significant pace improvement was between the first and fifth miles, where she managed to shave over a minute off her split pace. For future races, maintaining consistent early pacing could yield even greater results. Keep up the momentum, Lyla, and focus on pacing strategies in subsequent races.