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Date: Aug. 29, 2026 Participant: Sylvia Bedford #2858 Race: 2026 Runtastic NEBO Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Dominant Female Performance Sylvia Bedford from South Jordan, UT, delivered an exceptional performance at the 2026 Runtastic NEBO Half Marathon. With a total time of 1:13:11 and an average pace of 5:35 min/mile, she clinched 1st place amongst female participants and secured a commendable 2nd place overall out of 923 runners. Sylvia's consistent pacing was impressive, with early mile splits ranging from 5:06 to 5:23 per mile, maintaining a lead in her gender category throughout the race. Sylvia strategically managed her pace, notably excelling in the first 9 miles, where she consistently held or improved her position. Her strongest mile was the first, clocking in at 5:06 min/mile, which set the tone for a competitive race. Her performance remains balanced, even as the pace slightly declined in the final miles, which is normal in a race of this length. Consider developing strategies for maintaining pace in the latter stages to further improve future races.