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Date: Oct. 2, 2025 Participant: Steven Lundeen #326 Race: 2025 GCT | Day 1 Bryce Canyon Trail Race Bryce Canyon - Short Course Distance: 0.0 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Split Recovery Steven delivered a commendable performance in the Trail Race Bryce Canyon - Short Course, clocking an elapsed time of 2:50:38 over 10.17 miles, achieving an average pace of 16:46 min/mile. Notably, he secured 2nd place in his M60-64 division which signifies strong competitive pacing and consistency. His most remarkable improvement was observed between Mile 2 and Mile 10 where he maintained a solid pace of 17:20 min/mile despite the elevation changes. Analyzing Steven's splits offers additional insights. The Mile 2 split of 11:40 min/mile indicates a strategic surge, where he advantageous overtook competitors, as evidenced by the improvement in his overall position from 25th to 20th by Mile 10. In comparison to his previous race at Zion, Steven maintained a steadier pace and showed significant endurance. His finish split of 13:23 min/mile suggests a commendable rally and determination till the end. For future races, maintaining the early mile pacing could optimize both his elapsed time and overall performance.