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Date: Sept. 13, 2025 Participant: Shae O'Connor #1315 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Mount Rushmore Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Improved Pacing Shae O'Connor showcased commendable performance in the 2025 Vacation Races | Mount Rushmore half marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1:49:44. Her overall pace averaged 8:22 min/mile, placing her 9th overall and 4th in her gender and division categories out of 523 participants. Shae excelled in the latter stages of the race, notably improving her pace during the final miles. Her fastest split was recorded at mile 11 with a time of 6:55 min/mile. Although initial miles fluctuated from quick to more conservative pacing, her strong finish indicates potential for better performance in future races by maintaining this consistency throughout. Consider using strategies to level out pacing in early miles. This carefully managed approach could further enhance the overall outcome in subsequent races.