Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Craig Coombs #1316 Race: 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Strategic Finish Craig maintained a steady pace in the 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon, showcasing his capacity for consistency. Through splits 1 to 5, he recorded an average pace of approximately 7:59 min/mile, with a notably fast 7:43 min/mile split during mile 2. His positions fluctuated slightly but remained competitive within his division, positioning him as high as 22nd early in the race. In the latter half, Craig adjusted strategically, showing resilience with a strong finish. His split times in the final miles varied between 8:21 and 9:48 min/mile. Impressively, he improved his placement during the final stretch, finishing with an overall time of 3:44:40 and an average pace of 8:34 min/mile. Ending 52nd in his division, Craig demonstrated the potential to refine his middle and finish segments for improved pacing, considering the deceleration in latter splits. Excellent effort throughout the course, particularly in maintaining overall consistency.