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Date: Nov. 1, 2025 Participant: Sebastian Schaller #2386 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Pacing Sebastian Schaller completed the 2025 Vacation Races Joshua Tree Half Marathon with a final time of 1:27:53, achieving an impressive 3rd place in a field of 1,330 participants. His average pace for the race was 6:42 per mile, demonstrating consistent speed across the 13.1-mile distance. Sebastian showed remarkable progress as he improved his pace notably from mile 3 onward, dropping from a 7:04 min/mile split at mile 1 to a noteworthy 6:26 min/mile split by mile 9. Analyzing his splits, Sebastian maintained strong even splits throughout the race, with a significant pickup at mile 6 as he transitioned from 6th to 3rd place. Notable consistency between miles 6 through 13, where he maintained sub-7:00 splits, played a crucial role in his podium finish. For future races, focusing on a more moderate initial pace and sustaining the mid-race momentum could refine overall performance further. Congratulate yourself on a fantastic run, Sebastian!