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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Brandon Birdsong #5601 Race: 2025 M2B Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Consistent Pacing Leads to Dominance in Half Marathon Brandon Birdsong showcased exceptional performance in the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Half Marathon with a final time of 1:07:50. His average pace of 5:10 per mile set the standard in a field of 1697 participants. Impressively, each mile was executed with remarkable consistency, with split times ranging narrowly between 4:51 and 5:32. Notably, Brandon maintained the lead throughout the race, securing first place overall, in his gender, and within his division. His strategic pacing resulted in consistently top placements with every recorded split, indicating strong endurance and race management. There was a slight deceleration in the latter splits, with mile 12 showing a pace decrease to 5:32. Working on maintaining momentum and speed in the final miles could lead to even stronger performances in future events. Overall, a commendable race demonstrating advanced skill and preparation.