Results/Photos

Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Gilberto Mendoza #2480 Race: 2025 M2B Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Steady Pacing Shows Strength Gilberto Mendoza maintained an impressive pacing consistency during the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Marathon, completing the race with a time of 3:19:15. His average pace was 7:36 per mile, showcasing his stamina over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, he started strong with the first two miles at a pace of 7:19 per mile and showed resilience, maintaining a pace under the 7:30 mark for most of the race. Mendoza demonstrated strength in the M50-54 age division, securing a top 20 finish, and placing 19th. His performance showed consistency across the event, with only minor fluctuations in pacing. However, adjusting strategy in the later stages may enhance overall placement. As part of the Bakersfield Greyhounds, Mendoza's efforts were commendable amidst 2,277 competitors, placing 376th overall and 302nd in his gender category. Fine-tuning pacing towards the latter part of the race might help maintain positioning improvements observed earlier.