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Date: Oct. 4, 2025 Participant: Buck Branum #135 Race: 2025 GCT | Day 3 Antelope Canyon Trail Race Antelope Canyon Distance: 0.0 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Division Finish Buck Branum participated in the "2025 GCT | Day 3 Antelope Canyon" trail race with an elapsed time of 2:47:04 over 13.3 miles. His pace was 12:33 minutes per mile, showing an improvement from previous races in the series. He secured 2nd place in the M50-54 division out of 299 participants, highlighting his competitive edge in his age group. Strong pacing was evident in his splits, hitting sub-10-minute miles in the early stages, before adapting to longer segments as the race progressed. Analyzing his splits reveals a robust early performance with Mile 4 being particularly strong at 8:48 per mile, showing strategic pacing that could be advantageous in future races. However, his pace slowed significantly during the long 7-mile segment, possibly an area to strategize further. His final sprint was notable, closing with an 8:06 pace for the last 0.3 miles. Continuing to focus on maintaining mid-race speed could further enhance his results.