Results/Photos

Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Emma Hopkins #2069 Race: 2025 M2B Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Strong Finish with Consistent Pace Emma held a commendable steady pace throughout the marathon, with an average pace of 8:33 min/mile. She paced herself effectively, showing slight improvements in her pace through the middle miles, notably dropping her pace to 8:09 min/mile around miles 5 and 6. This strategic pacing helped her finish with an official time of 3:44:16. Emma maintained her focus, especially in the latter part of the race, where she held her position in her gender and age division. She was positioned 772nd overall among 2277 participants, and within her division, she placed 57th in the F25-29 category. Notably, Emma demonstrated excellent endurance and consistency, which are key attributes for distance running. Her involvement with the Rolling Cerros Run Club may have supported her consistent training regimen. To further enhance race results, focusing on maintaining pace consistency in later race miles will be beneficial.