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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: John Richardson #2771 Race: 2025 M2B Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Performance with Divisional Victory John Richardson demonstrated steady pace control throughout the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Marathon. Covering the 26.2 miles with an elapsed time of 2:47:05, his average pace was kept at an impressive 6:22 min/mile. Consistency was key, with variance of just a few seconds per mile. His strongest mile split was at mile 22, a remarkable 6:11 min/mile, illustrating well-timed effort towards the race's conclusion. John excelled in his division, securing 1st place among males aged 40-44. His overall rank was 23rd out of 2277 participants, highlighting his performance within a competitive field. Despite some challenges in maintaining position, particularly around miles 11 and 12, he managed a strong finish, reclaiming spots in the final miles. Consider maintaining these pacing strategies in future races, as they proved successful in navigating participant density and ensuring divisional victory.