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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Matthew Plantinga #1205 Race: 2025 Tenacious 10 10 Mile Distance: 10.0 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Impressive Finish: Strong Placement and Negative Splits Indicate Great Strategy Matthew Plantinga, 29, from Grand Rapids, MI, demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2025 Tenacious 10 in Seattle, completing the 10-mile race in 1:08:34. His average pace was 6:46 min/mile. Among 348 participants, he stood out by placing 19th overall, 15th in his gender, and 3rd in the Male 20-29 division. Consistent placement gains were achieved, moving from 39th to 19th place overall. Notably, Matthew's race strategy was marked by impressive negative splits. After an initial pace of 7:15 min/mile, he accelerated significantly in the final two miles, clocking identical split times of 5:42 min/mile. This strategy propelled him from the 5th to the 3rd spot in his age division, marking the highlight of his performance. Maintaining this ability to finish strong in future events can further elevate his standing. Keep analyzing split data to refine pacing strategies for optimal outcomes.