Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 2, 2025 Participant: Abbi Sutton #249 Race: 2025 GCT | Day 1 Bryce Canyon Trail Race Bryce Canyon Distance: 0.0 miles

Consistent Performance with Divisional Dominance Abbi Sutton competed in the Trail Race Bryce Canyon, covering a distance of 15.76 miles with an elapsed time of 3:07:06, maintaining an average pace of 11:52 min/mile. Importantly, she secured the top position in her division (F15-19), which demonstrates her ability to compete effectively within her age group. Notably, Abbi showed strong placement in the overall and gender categories, finishing 18th overall and 11th among females out of 296 participants. Analyzing Abbi's splits reveals varied pacing, with notable acceleration observed between miles 2 and 10, peaking at a pace of 8:45 on mile two. Her fastest split, 7:51 min/mile, occurred between miles 15 and the finish. This indicates a capability to increase pace towards the end of the race. The strategic pacing adjustments throughout demonstrate energy management skills. Continuing to refine pacing strategies, particularly in the initial and midpoint sections, could contribute to further enhancements in overall performance.