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Date: Nov. 1, 2025 Participant: Brian Lavoie #1060 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Dominates the Field Brian Lavoie participated in the 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon and delivered an impressive performance. He completed the 13.1-mile race in 1:32:36, securing 7th place overall and 1st in the Masters category. He maintained a steady overall pace of 7:04 min/mile. Notably, his pacing was remarkably consistent, with his split times primarily ranging between 7:00 and 7:19 min/mile over the initial miles. The race saw Brian finish 6th among male participants and highlighted his strong sprint capability, particularly in the final miles with a quick 6:50 min/mile on the 12th mile. Despite a slight slowdown with a 7:45 min/mile on mile 11, his ability to maintain swift and stable splits throughout most of the race was evident. Future races could benefit from a strategic plan to anticipate and counter potential late-race fatigue, ensuring an even stronger finish.