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Date: Sept. 13, 2025 Participant: Pawel Mysliwiec #1511 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Mount Rushmore Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start and Finish Impress at Mount Rushmore Half Marathon Pawel Mysliwiec, age 53 from Clifton, NJ, delivered an exceptional performance in the 2025 Vacation Races | Mount Rushmore Half Marathon. Completing the 13.1 miles with an overall time of 1:39:51, Pawel maintained an impressive average pace of 7:37 min/mile. Notably, he finished 2nd overall out of 523 participants. His consistent performance was reflected in his overall placement and gender division, where he also placed 2nd. Pawel's pacing showed an interesting pattern. He began the race with a strong split of 7:10 min/mile, maintaining a solid 8:03 min/mile pace through much of the early to mid-race. While there was a temporary slowdown at mile 7 with a 10:00 min/mile split, he regained momentum in the later miles, achieving a strong finish. His most remarkable split was 6:32 min/mile in the final miles, showcasing his ability to finish with vigor and determination. Consider maintaining this energy earlier for potentially stronger outcomes in future races.