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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Garrett Newman #2574 Race: 2025 M2B Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Pacing and Strategic Progress Garrett Newman maintained an average pace of 8:46 min/mile over the 26.2-mile Marathon course at the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach race. Representing the Orchard Open team, he clocked a total time of 3:49:54, placing 865th out of 2277 participants. Impressively, his pacing strategy included faster splits between miles three and six, showing improvements from 8:56 to 8:39 min/mile. He achieved his fastest mile at an 8:14 min/mile pace twice during the race, demonstrating his capacity for strategic speed adjustments. In the Male 25-29 division, Garrett placed 86th, indicating strong competition navigated during the race. Despite slowing marginally in the final miles, he managed to maintain a solid stride, closing with an 8:45-8:46 min/mile range. For future races, a focus on maintaining a steadier pace during the later miles might enhance overall performance. Overall, Garrett's performance at the marathon showcased his resilience and capability to adapt mid-race.