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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Kelsey Christensen #1607 Race: 2025 M2B Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Start with a Tough Finish Kelsey Christensen, a dedicated runner from Menlo Park, CA, had a promising beginning in the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Marathon. Her pace was consistent in the first half, maintaining nearly uniform split paces between 9:37 and 10:33 minutes per mile up to mile 10. She occupied a steady position overall, with notable ranks: 413th in gender overall through mile 2, and placing 89th in her division for the initial splits. This indicates a balanced and strategic start. However, the second half presented challenges, with split paces ascending to 21:57 minutes per mile by mile 21 and ultimately falling to a final pace of 12:28 minutes per mile. Final placements included 1667th overall, 697th among women, and 154th in her division. The gradual shift in pace suggests possible endurance challenges. To enhance late-stage race performance, focusing on strength training and pacing strategies in future training could be beneficial. Kelsey's overall effort and commitment to completing the event are commendable.