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Date: September 19, 2025 Participant: Rebecca Cooper #449 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Bryce Canyon Ultras 60K Distance: 37.3 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with Strategic Pace Management Rebecca Cooper delivered a steady race at the 2025 Vacation Races Bryce Canyon Ultras 60K, covering 36.6 miles with an elapsed time of 8:27:11, translating to an average pace of 13:51 per mile. Notably, Rebecca completed the first mile in 11:51, pacing her 1 mile at one of the race's fastest splits. Achieving a pace of 10:23 at Mile 8 further highlights her ability to maintain speed early in the race, placing 5th in her gender category at that point. Despite experiencing varied pacing, such as a slower stretch at the "Blue Fly" segment (20:51 pace), Rebecca managed to regain momentum in several segments, particularly impressive with her final mile splits at the "Finish," clocking a 12:57 pace. Finished 8th among females and 17th overall out of 151 participants, indicating a solid mid-to-upper field performance. Future strategies could optimize slower sections to enhance competitive standing.