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Date: Oct. 2, 2025 Participant: Todd Christiansen #193 Race: 2025 GCT | Day 1 Bryce Canyon Trail Race Bryce Canyon Distance: 0.0 miles

Consistent Division Leadership in Bryce Canyon Race Todd Christiansen successfully maintained his strong performance at the 2025 GCT Day 1 Bryce Canyon Trail Race. He completed the 15.76-mile course with an elapsed time of 3:07:12, achieving an impressive 11:52 min/mile pace. Notably, he placed first in his M55-59 age division—an accolade he has consistently achieved across multiple races. This consistency is underscored by his top division placement in previous events, demonstrating his mastery within his age group. In the race itself, Todd exhibited remarkable pacing strategy, particularly evident between Mile 2 and Mile 10. Despite the demanding elevation changes, he delivered a standout 8:10 min/mile during Mile 2. Additionally, the final segments included notable performances with quick paces of 7:13 min/mile at "Next to Finish" and 8:34 min/mile at Mile 15.0. The diverse pace fluctuations suggest that enhancing consistency across all segments could further refine his future performances.