Results/Photos

Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Katie Firestone #1849 Race: 2025 M2B Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Performance with Room to Optimize Pacing Strategy Katie Firestone from Los Angeles showcased her endurance at the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Marathon. Completing the race with a total time of 3:51:37, she maintained an average pace of 8:50 minutes per mile over the 26.2-mile course. Her performance placed her 883rd overall, 292nd among females, and 31st in her age division (F20-24) out of a total of 2,277 participants, representing The Santa Barbara Run Club. Analyzing her splits, Katie displayed consistency, maintaining paces close to her overall average, particularly in miles 9 and 10, where she ran her fastest pace of 8:34 min/mile. However, minor fluctuations were noted between splits, particularly with miles 5 and 25 showing paces slower than the rest. Polite suggestion: refining her pacing strategy could potentially improve her overall performance. Nonetheless, her ability to maintain a steady pace through the marathon is commendable. Keep building on this solid foundation for future races.