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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Marshall Beranek #4056 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Splits Yield Top Division Finish Marshall displayed consistent performance in the 2025 Whidbey Island 5K, showcasing steady pacing throughout the race. His overall time was 23:50, translating to an average pace of 7:41 min/mile. The split times reflect a well-maintained effort: a first mile of 7:35, followed by 8:00, before finishing strong with a 7:32 mile. These numbers indicate a commendable ability to maintain pace, particularly evidenced by the improved split time in the final mile. In the competitive field of 329 participants, Marshall secured the 5th position overall and 4th in the male gender category. Although improvements in pacing consistency are always beneficial, the consistency seen in the second and third miles is commendable. Notably, he achieved 1st place in the M30-34 division. For future races, maintaining even splits from the start and exploring strategies to improve the second mile could further enhance overall race performance.