Results/Photos

Date: September 21, 2025 Participant: Lara Malpass #19 Race: 2025 Bellingham Bay Marathon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish The runner demonstrated excellent consistency throughout the race, maintaining a steady pace of around 6:48 min/mile in the early stages. For the first half of the race, splits were tightly packed between 6:47 to 6:50 min/mile, highlighting an effective pacing strategy. Being ranked 2nd in gender consistently speaks volumes about the runner's determination and capability. Notably, from miles 8 to 10, there was a slight drop in pace to 6:52 but it didn't affect her overall solid placing. In the latter stages, minor fluctuations in pace emerged, with times ranging up to 8:37. This slight decrease could be explored further in training to sustain the initial pace. Ending with an overall pace of 7:06 min/mile, the runner still secured her 2nd place in gender and division. Fine-tuning pacing strategies for the later miles could enhance future performances even further. Great job on maintaining your position and overall timing!