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Date: Oct. 2, 2025 Participant: Sandra Guerra #377 Race: 2025 GCT | Day 1 Bryce Canyon Trail Race Bryce Canyon Final Loop Distance: 0.0 miles

Dominant Performance with Strategic Speed Adjustments Sandra Guerra delivered an exceptional performance at the Trail Race Bryce Canyon Final Loop with an impressive elapsed time of 2:42:43 over a distance of 5.56 miles. Her consistent pace of 29:16 min/mile secured her 1st place in overall, gender, and division standings. Right from the starting line, Sandra demonstrated keen strategic pacing. She maintained a strong pace at Mile 0.55 with a split time of 9:12 (16:44 min/mile). Notably, Sandra hit her stride from Mile 4.2, locking in the lead with a notable split pace of 34:54 min/mile. Her final mile displayed her endurance with a pace of 19:56 min/mile as she ascended to elevations over 8139 feet. Comparing her previous performances, this race demonstrated remarkable progress, especially considering her earlier 10.4-mile trail race with a pace of 17:02 min/mile. Enhancing her mid-race consistency might further optimize her pace strategy in future endeavors.