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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Ethan Ashby #2097 Race: 2026 Beat The Bridge 8K Distance: 5.0 miles

Consistent Pacing and Top Division Finish Ethan Ashby demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Beat The Bridge 8K. Starting strong, his first three miles were nearly identical with splits of 5:45 per mile, showing remarkable stamina and discipline. Notably, Ethan maintained a top position in his age division (M25-29), finishing 2nd. His ability to hold a steady pace, only slightly shifting to 5:48 in the fourth mile, underscores his talent for pacing. With an overall elapsed time of 28:59, Ethan completed the 8K at an average pace of 5:50 per mile. This impressive result placed him 14th overall and 11th among male participants. The consistent mile splits up until the final recorded mile demonstrate strong endurance and suggest a well-executed race strategy. Continue to refine pacing strategies to potentially reduce total time further by maintaining the early mile pace throughout.