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Date: September 21, 2025 Participant: Connor Pickett #135 Race: 2025 Bellingham Bay Marathon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace Maintainer with a Strong Division Finish Maintaining a consistent pace, the runner displayed impressive endurance and tactical pacing throughout the race. Starting with a quick first mile at 6:49, they established themselves early, holding top positions in the M25-29 division. The runner's mid-race splits were highly consistent, with most miles close to 6:50 min/mile, showing remarkable stamina, particularly from miles 3 to 12. Notably, they managed to maintain leadership in their division, placing first until mile 22. In the latter part of the race, there was a noticeable drop in pace at mile 13, with an 8:20 split time, yet they quickly recovered, demonstrating resilience. Finishing with a strong divided pace for a majority of the race, they managed to secure second place in the division. To enhance overall performance, maintaining the early pace consistency into the latter stages of the race could further improve race times. Keep focusing on strong pace maintenance and tactical positioning.