Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Marek Travnikar #3592 Race: 2025 REVEL White Mountains Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strong Finish in Half Marathon In the 2025 REVEL White Mountains Half Marathon, Marek Travnikar demonstrated a commendable performance with a time of 1:47:37, achieving an overall pace of 8:12 minutes per mile. Notably, his finish placed him 192nd out of 1,274 participants, ranking 113th among males and 19th in the M25-29 age division. Marek's consistent pacing was evident throughout the race with his final split being the fastest at 7:44 per mile—a strong finish that boosted his placement significantly to 146th overall at the finish line. Comparing to his previous 2024 race performance of 1:51:58, Marek improved his pace by 20 seconds per mile, which contributed to his advancements in overall placement, gaining 154 places compared to last year. He maintained a consistent pace with subtle improvements, particularly in the latter half, where his split times consistently decreased, showcasing effective pacing strategy and endurance. Focusing on maintaining this momentum in the middle miles could lead to further gains in future races.