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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Stephen ONeal #8356 Race: 2025 Bridge to Brews 8K Distance: 5.0 miles Weather: Cool and clear. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Performances and Improved Pace Stephen demonstrated impressive consistency in the 2025 Bridge to Brews 8K. His splits showed a strong start with a 6:27 mile, maintaining a steady pace between 6:20 and 6:23 until a swift 6:06 for mile 4. The final mile saw a slight slow down with a 6:58 split, yet he secured an average pace of 6:26 min/mile overall. With a total time of 33:01, Stephen improved significantly from his previous year's 8K, where he finished in 34:13. Stephen held his positioning well throughout the race, finishing second overall in a field of 429 participants. It's notable how Stephen's year-over-year performance has improved, reducing his mile pace by 24 seconds. Consistent speed in his first four miles is commendable. He might consider strategies to maintain that pace in the final mile to further enhance his performance in the future. Great work on this achievement!