Results/Photos

Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Robert Shenk #7259 Race: 2025 M2B 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Impressive Consistency and Strong Finish Robert Shenk, hailing from Jurupa Valley, CA, showcased remarkable consistency in his 10K race performance. At age 15, Robert maintained a steady pace, achieving an overall elapsed time of 46:29, with an average pace of 7:29 min/mile. Notably, his strongest split was in the final stretch, where he recorded an impressive time of 7:18 for the 6th mile. This effort secured him 1st place in the M19 and Under division, 8th overall, and 6th among males in a field of 340 participants. His splits reveal a well-managed race strategy, maintaining a close range in split times, predominantly in the 7:25–7:44 range. Robert's largest variance was a slight slowdown in the 4th mile. His strategic and sustained performance throughout the race highlights his proficiency at maintaining pace and managing energy effectively, a commendable performance for a young athlete. For future races, focusing on maintaining the earlier pace in later miles could enhance his strategy even further.