Results/Photos

Date: Nov. 1, 2025 Participant: Josh Darrow #1800 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Progressive Pacing Powers Performance Josh Darrow executed a consistently improving performance in the 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon. Beginning with a 9:03 min/mile pace by the second mile, he strategically increased his speed, culminating in an impressive final mile of 6:55 min/mile. This noticeable decrease in split times throughout the race highlights effective pacing strategy and stamina. His average pace for the event was 8:02 min/mile, completing the half marathon in a total elapsed time of 1:45:25. Darrow's steady ascent through the ranks saw him finishing 24th overall among 1330 participants, with notable placement of 3rd in the male 30-34 division. The biggest jumps in position were observed between miles 9 and 13, a testament to his strong finish. Maintaining focus to sustain an even faster pace from the beginning might be worth considering for future races.