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Date: Oct. 2, 2025 Participant: Laura Sutton #248 Race: 2025 GCT | Day 1 Bryce Canyon Trail Race Bryce Canyon Distance: 0.0 miles

Steady Progress: Consistent Splits and Strong Finish Laura Sutton delivered a commendable performance at the "2025 GCT | Day 1 Bryce Canyon". Clocking an elapsed time of 3:07:05 over a 15.76-mile trail, she maintained an average pace of 11:52 min/mile. Notably, Sutton secured 2nd place in her division (F40-44) out of a field of 296 participants. Her split times varied considerably, with the fastest recorded at a pace of 7:55 min/mile at Mile 15.0, demonstrating her ability to conserve energy for a stronger finish. Analyzing her performance, Sutton's splits showed an initial conservative pace with a significant improvement as the race progressed. For instance, after a slow start at Mile 1 with a 14:41 pace, she managed to accelerate to a 9:09 min/mile by Mile 2 and then maintained a consistent effort with a notable sprint finish at an 8:28 pace. Focus on maintaining the strong middle-mile pace consistently could further optimize performance in future races.