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Date: September 19, 2025 Participant: Carolyn Carlson #559 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Bryce Canyon Ultras 60K Distance: 37.3 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Consistency with a Strong Finish Carolyn Carlson, 31, from Richmond, VA, delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Vacation Races Bryce Canyon Ultras 60K. With a total elapsed time of 7:51:50, she maintained an average pace of 12:53 min/mile, covering a distance of 36.6 miles. Carolyn secured the 5th position in her gender category out of 151 participants. Starting strong, her initial split at Mile 1 had her at an 11:40 pace, quickly elevating her rank to 5th in gender, a position she held consistently with minimal fluctuation. Throughout the race, Carolyn demonstrated remarkable pacing consistency, with her fastest split time at Mile 12 where she achieved a 9:35 min/mile. Notably, Carolyn displayed an impressive surge at the end, clocking her final split pace at 9:26 min/mile over the last two miles. This strong finish indicates Carolyn's endurance capabilities. Consider focusing on maintaining or even improving these quicker paces earlier in the race for future events.