Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Eileen Szczesuil #3568 Race: 2025 REVEL White Mountains Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Improvement and Consistency Shine Through in Performance Eileen Szczesuil, age 54 from Pepperell, MA, displayed remarkable consistency and improvement at the 2025 REVEL White Mountains Half Marathon. Starting with a steady pace of 11:30 min/mile for the initial miles, she steadily improved, particularly in the mid-section of the race. Her best split came between miles 7 and 8 with a time of 9:53 min/mile. Overall, she maintained an average pace of 10:44 min/mile over the 13.1-mile distance. Eileen's strategic increase in pace was evident as she advanced through the race, improving placement from 561st in the female division at 2 miles to 344th by the end. Her focused efforts and pace management resulted in her finishing 40th in her Female 50-54 division. Engaging in such a disciplined performance, Eileen contributed significantly to her team, "May the 4th Be with You," showcasing steady progress and competitive spirit. For further improvement, examining pacing strategies for the final stretch could prove beneficial.