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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Matt Nickel #4924 Race: 2025 M2B Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Pace with Strong Division Placement Matt Nickel completed the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach half marathon with a total time of 1:19:12, maintaining an impressive pace of 6:02 per mile. Starting with a brisk 5:50 pace in the first mile, Matt showed consistency by keeping his pace within the 5:50 to 6:10 range throughout the race. Notably, his final mile was completed at a strong pace of 6:07. His pace consistency highlights his steady endurance and ability to manage race efforts effectively. Within his division (M35-39), Matt secured a commendable 2nd place. Despite a slight drop in placement during the race, finishing just outside the top ten overall and in the men's category at 11th, these are impressive outcomes considering the race consisted of 1,697 participants. To improve future performances, Matt might focus on maintaining the initial pace set in the first quarter of the race to maximize his position in the overall standings.