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Date: Nov. 1, 2025 Participant: Alexander Smeraski #1846 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Pace and Placement Alexander Smeraski completed the 2025 Vacation Races Joshua Tree Half Marathon with an official time of 1:43:38, securing 4th place in his M35-39 age division out of a competitive field. His average pace was 7:54 min/mile, and he maintained a consistent performance throughout the race, beginning at an 8:12 min/mile pace and improving to faster splits, showcasing his strategic pacing abilities. Notably, Alexander's strongest segment was between miles 5 and 7, where he picked up the pace with splits of 7:45, 7:16, and 7:58 min/mile, respectively. He succeeded in gaining ground in the latter part of the race, consistently improving his position to finish 20th overall out of 1,330 participants. Continuing to focus on maintaining an even faster pace in future starts could potentially lead to a podium finish in his age category. Great job on a well-executed race!