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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: James Pobanz #2689 Race: 2025 M2B Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Start, Strategic Adjustments James Pobanz, a 57-year-old runner from Valencia, showcased an admirable performance in the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Marathon. Starting off strong, he maintained a steady 8:09 min/mile pace for the first two miles and soon improved his pace to 8:05 min/mile by mile four. Notably, he hit a consistent 7:44 min/mile at the impressive mid-race point, solidifying his rhythm. His best split pace, recorded as 7:44 min/mile during miles 11 and 12, displayed strong pacing skills, even while maintaining a top 30 placement in his division. Towards the latter miles, James experienced a slight slowdown, with the most significant drop coming at mile 21, marked by a 10:26 min/mile pace. His final time of 3:46:22 placed him 31st in his division and 542nd among male competitors. Considering the data, James might focus future efforts on maintaining pace in the race's final stages to improve his overall performance.