Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Funan Shi #2390 Race: 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Steady Pace Improvement Funan Shi achieved an impressive result, securing 3rd in the M60-64 division at the 2025 REVEL White Mountains marathon. Maintaining a steady pace averaging 8:27 min/mile across the 26.2 miles, he completed the race in 3:41:32. Notably, the most efficient splits occurred around the halfway point, between miles 5 and 10, where he ran sub-8-minute miles. His consistency is further highlighted by closely matching his previous marathon time, showing commendable pacing and adaptability. From a coaching perspective, examining his fastest splits, such as mile 5 with a 7:29 min/mile pace, indicating a potential area to capitalize on earlier for pace management. Additionally, the later miles saw a gradual slowdown, suggesting that exploring ways to conserve energy earlier could help maintain pace consistency. The small time improvement over last year’s performance highlights his dedication, evident by his climb in division ranking from 11th to 3rd. Great work!