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Date: September 19, 2025 Participant: Anthony Allopenna #260 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Bryce Canyon Ultras 50 Mile Distance: 50.0 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Exceptional Results Under Challenging Conditions Anthony delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Vacation Races Bryce Canyon Ultras 50 Mile event. Finishing with an elapsed time of 9:29:09 over a distance of 48.91 miles, he secured first place overall, as well as first in male and division categories. His overall pace was 11:38 min/mile. Noteworthy performances include climbing to first at the "Thunder 2" split and maintaining that position until the finish. The elevation changes seemed to have minimal impact on Anthony's performance. At the "Monster Mash" split, despite the elevation at 7281 feet, he recorded a 14:14 pace but quickly followed it with an impressive 8:16 min/mile pace at Mile 47. Pay attention to the slower segments, such as the 18:09 pace at "Blue Fly," to identify possible energy conservation tactics. Notably, his final split recorded a 9:44 pace, demonstrating endurance and finishing strength. Continue developing pacing strategies for sustained performance across diverse set courses.