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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Darren Hanke #5022 Race: 2025 Bridge to Brews 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Cool and clear. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Victory Darren Hanke demonstrated remarkable consistency in the 2025 Bridge to Brews 5K race. At 52, Hanke covered the race distance of 3.16 miles in 24:21, maintaining an impressive average pace of 7:42 min/mile. Notably, he secured the top spot in his division M50-54, demonstrating exceptional pacing throughout. His consistent split times of 7:28 in both the second and third miles indicate strong endurance and control. Starting with a pace of 8:31 in the first mile, Hanke effectively accelerated with a second and third mile pace of 7:28, showcasing an excellent race strategy. Placing 15th overall out of 434 participants, and 13th among males, he has set a high standard for subsequent races. Continuously working on increasing speed in the initial mile could help gain early advantage, potentially improving overall results. Congratulations on an outstanding performance in your division!