Results/Photos

Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Jan Pantelakis #4971 Race: 2025 M2B Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Pacing Secures Division Triumph Jan Pantelakis delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Half Marathon. Her splits reflect a disciplined approach, with an initial mile pace of 7:29, maintaining a sub-8-minute pace throughout. Notably, Jan's early miles were strong, with paces dipping as low as 7:16 and 7:22 in the crucial middle segments, which likely contributed to her overall division success. Her final recorded pace stood at 7:57 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Throughout the race, Jan demonstrated remarkable consistency, securing first place in her F55-59 division across all splits—a notable achievement for any runner. Challenges appeared towards the latter stages, as reflected by a decrease in pace during miles 11 through 13, with her slowest mile at 8:55. However, her strong early efforts ensured she maintained an overall division lead, capturing 1st place in her category against 1697 participants. Fine-tuning pacing strategy for the latter stages could enhance future performances further.