Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Tiao Xie #3820 Race: 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start, Strategic Finish Tiao Xie's marathon performance showcased consistent pacing with initial miles clocking under 7-minute miles and a strong showing in his age division. The first 15 miles were impressive, with paces frequently hovering around the 6:30 to 6:50 min/mile range. Notably, he secured first place in the M45-49 division multiple times, especially between miles 5 and 17, reflecting his strength in that segment. As the race progressed, Xie's pace shifted slightly, particularly in the final third of the marathon. His overall finish time was 3:12:36 with an average pace of 7:21 min/mile. It is commendable that among the 1,313 total participants, he placed 142nd overall and 7th in his age division. Comparing this performance to his previous race at the same event in 2024, there's an opportunity for Tiao to focus on the closing miles to further optimize endurance and pacing strategies. Keep up the consistent training and consider targeting the later stages in future races.