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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Elsje Vander Dussen #5265 Race: 2025 M2B Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Steady Performance with a Consistent Pace Elsje Vander Dussen, representing The Masters Mighty Milers, displayed a remarkably consistent performance in the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Half Marathon. Throughout the 13.1-mile course, her pace remained relatively steady, concluding with an elapsed time of 1:57:19 and an average pace of 8:57 min/mile. Notably, her time at the 4-mile mark was 34:31, with a split pace of 8:14 min/mile. Elsje finished the race 8th in her division for females 19 and under, showcasing the potential for further growth. Elsje started strong with an initial mile pace of 8:46 min/mile. While her pace varied slightly, she maintained a consistent rhythm, with some improvement seen in the third mile at an impressive 8:30 min/mile split. The latter half of the race saw minor slowing, with a noticeable split at mile 11, registering a 9:48 min/mile pace. Future races might benefit from focusing on maintaining endurance in the final miles to improve overall pace.