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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Ryann Strong #5204 Race: 2025 M2B Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Pace Improvement Earns Mid-Pack Finish Ryann Strong delivered a consistent performance at the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Half Marathon. Her overall time was 2:00:03, maintaining an average pace of 9:09 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, Ryann displayed resilience with her splits, starting with a 9:18 min/mile in the first mile and improving her pace significantly at miles 4 and 10 with the fastest split times at 8:39 and 8:42 min/mile, respectively. Consistency in her mid-race and closing miles contributed to her well-rounded performance, finishing in an impressive position out of 1697 participants. The consistent start and strong finish highlighted Ryann's strategy and ability to pace herself effectively throughout the race. While her pace slightly fluctuated, it remained within a narrow range, showcasing a strong foundation in endurance running. She settled in well within her age group, showing potential for improvement in pacing during miles where her pace slightly declined. Working on maintaining or slightly improving pace during miles 6 and 7 could support even better results in future races.