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Date: September 19, 2025 Participant: Lydia Christian #779 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Bryce Canyon Ultras 50K Distance: 31.0 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish in Bryce Canyon 50K Lydia Christian completed the 2025 Vacation Races Bryce Canyon 50K with an impressive performance, securing 4th place in the female category. She ran the 32.24-mile course in 7 hours, 58 minutes, and 17 seconds, maintaining an average pace of 14:50 per mile. Her strategic pacing was evident throughout the race, particularly during the "Thunder 1" split where she improved her position, moving up to 4th place among females. Lydia's splits highlight both strength and smart pacing. She demonstrated notable endurance between "Thunder 1" and "Thunder 2," covering 5.59 miles with a pace of 15:48. Although the "Monster Mash" split posed some challenge with a 20:22 pace over 2.03 miles, she efficiently recovered and completed the last two miles at a swift 12:02 pace, securing her strong finish. Future focus on maintaining consistent pacing in challenging splits can further optimize performance.