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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Emilia Buys #5075 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Kids K Distance: 0.6 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Significant Progress in Pace and Placement Achieved! Emilia Buys showcased notable improvement at the 2025 Whidbey Island Kids K. Completing the 0.6-mile distance with an impressive elapsed time of 4:04, she maintained a steady pace of 6:47 minutes per mile. Her performance placed her 9th among females and 2nd in the F5-6 age division, out of 56 participants overall. Compared to the prior year at the same event, Emilia trimmed 33 seconds from her finish time and enhanced her pace by 56 seconds per mile, marking significant progress. Her finishing position improved significantly overall, showing a remarkable advancement from 46th to 25th position in just a year. Emilia's results highlight her increased speed and strategic efficiency in the race. Continuing to focus on her pacing strategy, specifically in sustaining her early improvements through to the end of the race, could further enhance her performance in future events.