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Date: Nov. 1, 2025 Participant: Sarah Dawson #1237 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Finish with Strong Closing Mile Sarah Dawson completed the 2025 Vacation Races Joshua Tree Half Marathon with a final time of 3:31:37, finishing with an average pace of 16:09 min/mile. She completed the event among 1330 participants, placing 1008th overall, 528th among females, and 102nd in her F25-29 division. Notably, Sarah improved her place in the race during the last mile, which she covered in a pace of 14:28 min/mile, showcasing strong closing capabilities. During the race, Sarah demonstrated varied pacing. Her quickest mile was her ninth, with a 13:53 split, while her slowest occurred during the third mile, taking 18:45. Maintaining consistency can further enhance her endurance and pacing strategy. The splits indicate Sarah has the potential to improve her steady pace, particularly in earlier miles, to sustain her momentum throughout the race. Continue to focus on pacing strategies during training to capitalize on that strong finish.