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Date: Aug. 1, 2026 Participant: Nick Hehemann #4066 Race: 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain Half Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish In the 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain Half, Nick Hehemann demonstrated a solid performance with a finishing time of 1:37:30, achieving a pace of 7:26 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Hehemann placed 10th overall out of 802 participants, securing 9th in the male category and 2nd in his division for males aged 30-34. The race began robustly with a swift first mile completed in 6:32, maintaining competitive placements early on. Though there was a slight increase in individual split times, notably an 8:07 on the final mile, Hehemann managed to keep a consistent pace. The sixth and eleventh miles, with respective paces of 6:43 and 7:05, highlight key sections where Nick excelled. Throughout the race, his ability to maintain steady progress through varying paces showcases a commendable endurance. Focusing on smoothing out the split variation might enhance future performances even further.