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Date: Aug. 1, 2026 Participant: Madison Mcdonald #1352 Race: 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain Half Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Impressive Consistency and Strategic Pacing Lead to Overall Improvement Madison Mcdonald demonstrated consistent pacing during the 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain Half. With an overall time of 2:34:16, she maintained an average pace of 11:46 min/mile. Notably, there was a significant improvement from mile 2 to mile 3, where her split pace decreased from 12:00 to 11:30 min/mile, indicating a strategic pace adjustment. Madison showed strong acceleration in the latter stages, particularly at mile 11, clocking a pace of 9:59 min/mile which was the fastest of the race. Comparing this race to her previous performance in the 2025 edition, Madison shaved off one minute from her overall time and advanced significantly in placement, moving from 561st to 436th position overall. Additionally, her placement within the F25-29 division improved from 73rd to 51st. For continued success, consider maintaining the momentum observed in mile 11 throughout the final miles to further enhance competitive edge.