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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Kate Smith #3326 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Strong Start with Consistent Splits Kate Smith, at 37 years of age, delivered a solid performance in the 2025 Whidbey Island 10K. Her overall elapsed time was 47:54, maintaining an average pace of 7:43 min/mile across the 6.2-mile course. In a field of 337 participants, she secured the 3rd position in her gender category. Examining her splits, Kate's initial mile was her fastest at 7:09, demonstrating a strong start. While her pace slightly varied, she kept her splits generally consistent, with a strong finish at 6:54 in the last mile. This final push is particularly noteworthy. She maintained her position within the top three in her gender division, showcasing both endurance and pacing strategy. To build on this performance, focusing on maintaining the pace established in the last mile across the course could be beneficial.