Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Weijun Ma #1780 Race: 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pacing Shines in Marathon Performance Weijun Ma, from Sudbury, MA, showcased a consistent performance in the 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon, maintaining a steady average pace of 7:24 minutes per mile. The initial miles were executed with remarkable consistency, clocking in closely around 6:57 to 7:10 min/mile before a gradual slowdown began around mile 5. Weijun maintained elementally strong pacing, with slight deviations, ensuring a steady execution through the entire course. A noteworthy segment includes the final stretch where Weijun demonstrated resilience by stabilizing pacing and achieving a notable improvement in division placement. He improved steadily, finishing ninth in the M50-54 division out of a total of 139 male participants. This race strategy indicates proficiency in maintaining pace over long distances. While minor fluctuations were visible around mile 25 and 26, refining pacing strategy for the final segment could enhance overall race performance. Overall, finishing 153rd out of 1313 participants is a commendable accomplishment.