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Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Vanessa Alder #1159 Race: 2026 Runtastic Steel Days 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Dominating Performance with Consistent Pacing Vanessa Alder, a 20-year-old from Provo, UT, delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Runtastic Steel Days 10K. She clocked a final time of 37:41, maintaining an average pace of 6:04 min/mile over the 6.2 miles. She secured 4th place overall in a field of 171 participants and claimed the top spot in both her gender and division. Her precision and control were evident as she stayed in the lead throughout, never dropping below top form in her category. Analyzing her splits, Vanessa started very strong with a 5:39 min/mile pace in the first mile. While her pace slightly decreased in the subsequent miles, she finished strong with a faster mile 6 at 5:57. This consistency is key, suggesting she might benefit from a more even pacing strategy in future races to optimize energy reserve. Overall, her stellar finish demonstrates both resilience and competitive spirit.