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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Jon Malamma #2385 Race: 2025 M2B Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Performance with Strong Splits in Middle Stages Jon Malamma's performance at the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Marathon was marked by steady pacing and a strong showing in the middle stages of the race. His overall time was 3:10:56, translating to an impressive average pace of 7:17 min/mile. Jon demonstrated consistency in his splits, maintaining a steady pace around the 7:03 min/mile mark from miles 4 through 11. Particularly notable was his effort from mile 5 to 11 where he consistently held a 7:03 pace, a key strength in his run. In the final miles, Jon experienced a slight slowdown, with split paces ranging from 7:40 to 8:07 min/mile. Despite the gradual deceleration, Jon finished strong, securing 14th place in his M45-49 age division. Focusing on maintaining his early to mid-race pace into the latter stages could enhance his overall performance even further. The dedication shown by Jon and his team, the Bakersfield Greyhounds, is commendable.