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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Shaima Ahmed #1700 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent and Strategic Performance in Yosemite Half Marathon Shaima Ahmed demonstrated a calculated race strategy, maintaining a steady pace throughout the 13.1 miles of the Yosemite Half Marathon. She started cautiously with a 10:34 min/mile in the first mile, gradually accelerating from the fourth mile, reaching a notable split of 8:58 min/mile by the ninth mile. She finished with an overall time of 2:16:44, averaging a 10:26 min/mile pace, illustrating her endurance and pacing skills. Shaima's placement improved significantly over the race. She began at 1907th place overall and surged through the field to finish in 1403rd place. In the F30-34 division, she excelled, ending at 150th from an initial 232nd position. One area to watch is consistency toward the end; a slight slowdown was noted in the final miles. Working on maintaining or increasing speed for these stretches might yield even better results in future races. Keep up the impressive work!