Results/Photos

Date: September 21, 2025 Participant: Nick McGowan #189 Race: 2025 Bellingham Bay Marathon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Performance with Strategic Final Surge The runner demonstrated a strong pace maintenance throughout the race, starting with a solid 6:55 min/mile for the first mile. Maintaining a consistent stride, they improved slightly to 6:41 min/mile from miles 2 to 5, affirming their ability to pace effectively. The strategic push from miles 6 to 10 led to a pace of around 6:37-6:45 min/mile, which allowed them to sustain position shifts, moving up to a consistent 13th overall. From mile 11 onward, they encountered a gradual pace decline, reaching 6:58 min/mile by the 24th mile. Despite this, an impressive surge in the final stages kept them competitive. Notably, their 20th mile split of 7:02 min/mile helped them climb to 10th overall temporarily. Concluding at an overall 6:59 min/mile pace for the final stretch, focusing on refining the late-race pacing strategy could enhance performance further in future races.