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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Luke Falcone #4031 Race: 2025 M2B Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Luke Falcone demonstrated impressive pacing at the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Half Marathon. With an overall time of 1:25:55 and an average pace of 6:33 minutes per mile, he secured 4th place in the M30-34 division. Notably, his performance ranked 23rd overall among 1,697 participants. By analyzing his splits, it’s evident that Luke maintained a consistent pace, managing to quicken significantly in the latter part of the race. His fastest mile, timed at 6:04, occurred between mile 12 and mile 13, showcasing a strong finish. Throughout the race, Luke's positions varied, peaking at 23rd overall. His splits reflect slight fluctuations in pace early on, beginning with a 6:46 during the first mile, but settling into a steady rhythm thereafter. This consistency, combined with an impressive kick in the final miles, is commendable. Looking ahead, continuing to maintain and refine this negative split strategy could further enhance race results.