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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Joseph Auer #1954 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Joseph maintained a steady pace throughout the half marathon, starting with an initial mile split of 8:34 minutes per mile. His most consistent pacing occurred between miles 2 and 6, with an average split pace of approximately 8:56 minutes per mile. From mile 7 onward, Joseph demonstrated increased speed, achieving his fastest split of 8:16 minutes per mile at mile 9. Joseph's ability to pick up the pace after the mid-race mark was notable, particularly between miles 9 and 10. There was a slight decline in pace during miles 11 and 12, with split times of 9:06 and 10:05 minutes per mile, respectively. However, his finish was solid, completing the half marathon with an elapsed time of 1:57:03. His performance saw him placing 112th within his division (M25-29) among 3,795 total participants. Sustaining a slightly earlier acceleration might enhance position standings further.