Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 4, 2025 Participant: Sara Strassman #203 Race: 2025 GCT | Day 3 Antelope Canyon Trail Race Antelope Canyon Distance: 0.0 miles

Consistency and Excellence at Antelope Canyon Sara Strassman secured the top spot in her gender and division with an elapsed time of 2:11:37 over 13.3 miles in the Trail Race Antelope Canyon. Her pace was consistently strong, averaging 9:53 min/mile, with standout performances in the early miles. Notably, she took the lead in her category by Mile 1, and maintained this throughout, finishing with a swift final 0.3-mile split of 6:33 min/mile. A particularly interesting part of Sara's race was her commanding early performance with a 7:19 split at Mile 4. As a coach, note her pace slowed significantly in the multi-mile segment to Mile 11 with an 11:09 pace. Another important observation is the drop in speed during Mile 13, with a 12:13 pace. Focusing on maintaining sustained speed in mid-race sections could enhance her already impressive performance. Keep working on consistent pacing to capitalize on strong finishes in future races.