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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Nik Burton #4324 Race: 2025 M2B Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Steady Splits and Strong Finish Nik Burton, 27, from San Jose, participated in the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Half Marathon and completed the 13.1-mile distance in a solid time of 1:36:54 with an average pace of 7:23 min/mile. Nik's consistent pacing is noteworthy, as he maintained a remarkably even effort throughout the race. Notably, the final 5 miles showed an impressive series of splits, all faster than the initial miles, indicating a strong finish. Nik demonstrated a steady improvement in his overall placing, climbing from the 131st position at the 1-mile mark to finish 98th overall out of 1697 participants. Within his age division, M25-29, he placed 11th. The key takeaway from his performance is the ability to hold and slightly improve pace throughout the race. Focusing on early pacing and maintaining this pacing strategy will be beneficial for future races. Keep up the great work with your steady race execution, Nik!