Results/Photos

Date: Nov. 1, 2025 Participant: Amy Vu #1434 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Amy Vu's race splits showcase a steady pace throughout the half marathon. Starting with a 10:14 min/mile pace for the first mile, her splits fluctuate slightly but maintain an overall steady pace around the 11-minute mark, concluding with an impressive final mile at 11:07 min/mile. Notably, distance 12 offered a slight challenge with a 12:54 min/mile pace, indicating an area to refine pacing. However, she regained momentum during the last mile. Vu's half marathon time was 2:27:15, placing 14th in the F40-44 division. Her focused performance reflects a consistent strategy, evidenced by maintaining a mid-10 min/mile pace over multiple segments. Amy held steady in her overall placing despite the competition, remaining under the 415th mark, bolstering her standing in a field of 1330 participants. Encouragingly, she demonstrated resilience by improving her pace toward the end, which could be accentuated with targeted speed training for stronger finishes.