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Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Valerie Corso #1155 Race: 2026 Runtastic Steel Days 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Performance in Division Valerie Corso from Lehi, UT, demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2026 Runtastic Steel Days 10K. She completed the 6.2-mile course in 47:36, maintaining an average pace of 7:40 min/mile. Valerie started strong with her first mile clocking in at 6:39, the fastest split of her race, placing her 14th overall. She secured the 1st place in her division (F45-49) with consistent and strategic pacing throughout the race. Shifting gears between splits, Valerie navigated the course with varying paces, notably adjusting from an early 6:39 min/mile to an 8:37 min/mile by the third mile before optimizing her pace to 7:30 min/mile towards the finish. This effective pacing strategy earned her a spot as the 5th fastest female overall out of 171 participants. Consider focusing on maintaining the early faster pace in future races to improve overall placement. Keep up the great work!