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Date: Nov. 1, 2025 Participant: Michael Reynolds #1791 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Top Performance in Division Michael Reynolds clocked a commendable time of 1:45:30 in the 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon. He maintained a strong average pace of 8:03 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, he secured 1st place in his M40-44 age division during the early stages, and ranked 4th in the M Masters division by the race's conclusion. Impressively, Michael held a steady position within the top 25 overall finishers out of a total of 1330 participants. In reviewing the splits, his performance visibly excelled in Mile 6 with a rapid pace of 7:17 min/mile. His efforts ensured progression from 29th to 23rd in overall placement by Mile 9, showing resilience and determination. While Michael's pacing showed minor fluctuation mid-race, returning to form in Mile 9 with a pace of 7:45 min/mile, a balanced speed across all miles could enhance performance further. Keep the pace consistency in mind for future endeavors.