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Date: April 26, 2026 Participant: Garrett Welsh #4188 Race: 2026 Whidbey Island 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Garrett Welsh maintained a commendable pace throughout the 2026 Whidbey Island 5K. His overall elapsed time was 25:55, averaging an 8:21 min/mile pace. Starting strong, he completed the first mile in 8:08, positioning him 18th overall. In the second mile, he slowed to a 9:05 split, causing a slight drop to 19th place. Garrett finished strong in the third mile with a split of 7:56, his fastest of the race, securing 20th place overall out of 367 participants. In the M25-29 division, Garrett's performance was consistent, maintaining a strong hold in his category, finishing 5th in his division. Notably, his pace adjustments between the 2nd and 3rd miles indicate strategic management of his speed, particularly the impressive improvement in his final split. Analyzing different pacing strategies between the first and second mile could optimize his performance further. Overall, Garrett demonstrated solid pacing and commendable performance throughout the race.