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Date: Oct. 2, 2025 Participant: Amy Edelstein #346 Race: 2025 GCT | Day 1 Bryce Canyon Trail Race Bryce Canyon Distance: 0.0 miles

Strong Placement and Consistent Performance in Bryce Canyon Amy Edelstein completed the 15.76-mile Trail Race in Bryce Canyon with an elapsed time of 2:38:01, achieving a pace of 10:01 min/mile. She secured 2nd place in her gender category and division, an impressive achievement among 296 participants. Her overall placement was 5th, marking a strong performance. Notably, Amy showed a significant burst of speed during Mile 2 with her fastest split at 7:10 min/mile. Her finish was solid, maintaining a pace of 8:10 min/mile for the final stretch. Throughout the race, Amy demonstrated an ability to handle varied terrain, illustrated by her consistent performance in splits with significant elevation changes. While her overall pace was slightly slower compared to a previous race in Zion at 8:35 min/mile, her strategic surges, such as the quick 4:30 minute split at Mile 10.75, complemented her robust endurance. Focusing on maintaining quicker paces in mid-race segments could further enhance future performances.