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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Hannes Rijnen #7162 Race: 2025 M2B 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Strong Start with Consistent Pacing Hannes Rijnen, a 13-year-old from Pismo Beach, showcased a strong performance at the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach 10K, with a final time of 47:27 and an average pace of 7:39 min/mile. Impressively, he ranked 2nd in his division of M19 and Under, indicating competitive prowess among older participants. His pacing remained consistent in the initial stages, posting mile splits of 6:53 and 7:14, showing strength in the early race segments. Towards the latter portion of the race, Hannes' splits varied slightly from 7:21 to 8:46. While finishing 13th overall and 9th in his gender category in a field of 340 competitors is commendable, a small focus on maintaining energy over the middle miles could yield improvements. This could further enhance his competitive edge in future events, particularly considering his strong start and consistent finish. Congratulations on the achievement, Hannes!