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Date: March 1, 2025 Participant: Alexa Konkle #1626 Race: 2026 Glacier Half Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Cool. Perfect running conditions, except for the 21 mph head wind. Partly cloudy Course: Beautiful views of Cable Mountain as runners entered the finish. Steady uphill with a few big climbs, with a net elevation gain of nearly 500 feet.

Fighting Finish with a Strong Pacing Kick Alexa from Sycamore, OH, competed in the 2026 Vacation Races Glacier Half Marathon, showcasing admirable resilience and pacing strategy over 13.1 miles. Maintaining a steady pace, she finished in 2:34:51, averaging an 11:49 min/mile pace. Alexa's overall performance placed her 545th out of 1,505 participantswell done! In her age group (F20-24), she maintained a strong hold, reaching 39th place. Initially starting with a 12:53 min/mile pace, Alexa demonstrated strategic pacing with a notable progression. Her pacing strategy reveals late-race stamina, with a significant kick in the final miles. Mile 8 saw a 9:38 min/mile pace, and she capably kept up a sub-10-minute pace in the following miles. The solid finish with the final mile timed at 9:18 shows her focus and determination. Consider continuing to improve on those mid-race splits for an even more powerful finish next time! Well played, Alexa! Keep those spirits high!