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Date: Nov. 1, 2025 Participant: Christopher Rabago Arias #1510 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start with Strategic Pacing Adjustments Christopher Rabago Arias demonstrated a commendable effort in the 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon. Starting with a steady pace of 11:36 min/mile, Christopher showed strategic pacing, reaching a peak pace of 10:32 min/mile at mile 9. This indicates an ability to conserve energy and make necessary adjustments as the race progressed. Notably, Christopher's strongest segment occurred between miles 4 and 5, showing both their skill and endurance as they consistently improved positioning. The final results exhibited an overall time of 2:35:29 with an average pace of 11:52 min/mile, placing him 503rd out of 1330 participants and 72nd in the M30-34 division. While there were slight pacing slowdowns in the latter miles, particularly at mile 13, focusing on sustaining a more consistent pace towards the end might yield improved results. Overall, the performance displayed tactical awareness and potential for continued race refinement.