Results/Photos

Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Megan Rushing #2822 Race: 2025 M2B Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Pace and Strategic Gains Megan Rushing's performance at the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Marathon showcased remarkable pacing consistency. She maintained an average pace of 8:03 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course, reflecting a well-calibrated effort with minimal deviation in pace across most miles. Significant strides were observed in the latter half of the race. Particularly impressive was her ability to clock consistent splits under 8:00 min/mile from miles 8 through 11, aiding her steady climb up overall and gender-based placements. A closer look at mile splits reveals Megan's strategic gains post-mile 7, where she improved her position from 695th overall and 201st among females to finishing 573rd overall and 163rd among females. A noticeable dip in pace at mile 24, clocking an 8:22 pace, offers insight for future race strategy refinement. Overall, Megan showed a well-paced marathon with strong finishes while emphasizing consistent effort throughout the event. This consistent pacing could be further honed for even stronger performance in future races.