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Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Ethan Straight #5010 Race: 2025 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Final Split Ethan Straight delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Seattle Marathon's 5K event. Starting with a strong 6:27-minute mile, he maintained his pace effectively across the challenging mid-section. His second mile saw a slight deceleration to a 6:43-minute pace, which was efficiently countered with a notable speed increase in the final mile, clocking a swift 6:18-minute split. This strategic push in the last mile helped improve his overall placement and division ranking. Overall, Ethan finished the race with an elapsed time of 20:24, maintaining an average pace of 6:34 per mile. Out of 668 participants, Ethan secured 22nd place overall, showcasing his pacing capabilities. His consistent performance within the M30-39 division, securing 5th place, highlights the effectiveness of his race strategy. For future races, matching the vigorous finish in the earlier splits might yield even greater overall results. Well done, Ethan!