Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: James Butcher #3802 Race: 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Pace James Butcher maintained a strong, consistent pace throughout the race, averaging a pace of 6:14 min/mile. He placed 2nd in the M35-39 division and finished 9th overall out of 1,313 participants. His splits were particularly impressive in the early miles, with the first half of the race showing paces between 5:35 and 5:49 min/mile. In the second half, James adjusted his strategy, maintaining around 6:00 to 7:00 min/mile. Despite the gradual increase in pace, he finished strong. The 26th mile stood out with a time of 7:00, but he successfully closed the race with an official time of 2:43:36. For future races, focusing on maintaining pace consistency in the latter miles could refine his performance even further. Overall, his ability to hold a competitive speed confirms his caliber as a seasoned marathon runner.