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Date: Nov. 1, 2025 Participant: Hector Arias #1507 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Progressive Performance with Strong Start In the 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon, Hector Arias impressed with a performance characterized by a solid beginning and consistent pacing. Starting the race with a commendable split of 12:11 min/mile, Hector maintained an even pace through the early miles, clocking a 12:11 min/mile pace for mile 1, showcasing his strength in the initial stages. Notably, mile 3 featured his fastest split of 11:20 min/mile, displaying a notable ability to increase speed when needed. However, as the race progressed, there was a gradual increase in split times. The final split showed a quickened pace, ending the race with a mile completed in 12:55 min, suggesting strong effort towards the finish. Overall, Hector completed the half marathon in 2:54:40, averaging a 13:20 min/mile pace. To further improve on future races, focusing on pacing during the latter miles could help maintain or enhance performance metrics.