Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Bettina Zimei #2316 Race: 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Strategic Splits Bettina showcased her endurance in the 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon. She kept a steady average pace of 9:41 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Her race strategy is evident, finishing the first half with promising consistency, seen with identical split times at the 1- and 2-mile markers (8:23 min/mile). Noteworthy is Bettina’s ability to adjust her pace, seen with a swift split at 24 miles (10:21 split pace), while earlier splits like at 6 miles showed perseverance with minimal variation (8:29 min/mile). Placing 30th in the F50-54 division demonstrates her dedication in a field with 1313 participants. Comparing with last year's performance, Bettina faced a challenging pace but maintained sturdy miles. Reviewing late-race pacing could be beneficial, drawing from experienced segments such as the 8:01 pace at mile 4 to help ensure a consistent finish.