Results/Photos

Date: Aug. 1, 2026 Participant: Melissa Waldman #1719 Race: 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain Half Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Late Recovery Melissa Waldman completed the 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain Half Marathon in 2:44:52. Her overall pace was consistent at 12:35 min/mile, steadying her in the top half of the results. Melissa showed consistent improvement, climbing 115 places overall during the race and finishing 37th in her division (F40-44) and 329th among females. Notable was the strong finish; her final split of 11:40 min/mile was her fastest mile, demonstrating determination and energy preservation for the end. A focus on maintaining a steady pace, especially during miles where her pace dipped under 13:00 min/mile, might help in sustaining momentum across the whole race. The data shows promising progress, indicating a potential for even better performance through targeted pacing strategy and perhaps refining her middle section effort.