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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Michael Thorton #4129 Race: 2025 M2B Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Pacing with Opportunities for Mid-Race Adjustments Michael Thorton's performance in the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Half Marathon showcased consistent pacing throughout the race. Starting with an initial pace of 11:06 min/mile, Michael improved slightly by the third mile to a solid 11:02 min/mile. Notably, his most consistent efforts were displayed between miles 4 and 5, maintaining a steady 10:58 min/mile. However, a noticeable slowdown occurred during mile 11, where the pace dropped to 14:07 min/mile. Focus can be directed toward maintaining momentum in the latter part of the race. After a strong showing in mid-splits, enhancing stamina for the final miles might mitigate the slower paces during miles 11 and 12. Overall, Michael finished with an elapsed time of 2:33:31, recording an 11:43 min/mile pace, which placed him 25th in the M60-64 division. Continuing to tweak pacing strategies, particularly in the closing miles, could lead to even faster times in future events.