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Date: Nov. 1, 2025 Participant: Kim Vu #2315 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Notable Pacing Improvements Kim Vu participated in the 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon, finishing in a time of 3:03:28 with an average pace of 14:00 min/mile. Noteworthy pacing improvements were demonstrated in her splits, particularly between miles 4 and 6, where she showed her fastest paces: 13:00 min/mile at mile 4, 13:10 min/mile at mile 5, and an impressive 12:40 min/mile at mile 6. Her overall rankings reflect a steady performance, placing 812th out of 1330 participants and 389th among female runners. Throughout the race, Vu exhibited a balanced performance, maintaining a consistent pace. While there was a notable spike in mile 7 with a pace of 15:40 min/mile, she managed to regain a steady rhythm shortly thereafter. Encouragement is given to focus on sustaining pace consistency to prevent future fluctuations. Overall, Kim's ability to identify and optimally pace segments can be a key strategy for future races.