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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Janel Lemyre #2944 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progress with Notable Improvements Janel Lemyre displayed a commendable performance in the 2026 Vacation Races | Yosemite Half Marathon, finishing in 2:56:22 with an average pace of 13:27 min/mile. The race was completed by 3795 participants, with Janel placing 2613th overall and 1546th among females. In her division (F45-49), she ranked 70th. Janel began the race with a strong first mile at a 12:04 min/mile pace, indicating a solid start. Miles 4 and 5 showed significant improvements with paces of 10:59 and 11:04 min/mile, respectively. There was a slight dip in pace during miles 8 and 9, suggesting a potential area to focus on for future races. Importantly, Janel closed the race strong with a solid sprint in the 12th mile, achieving a 9:42 min/mile pace, her fastest split of the day. This demonstrates her ability to push through challenges and finish strong.

Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Janel Lemyre #2944 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Splits with Strategic Push at Key Moments Janel Lemyre displayed consistent pacing during the half marathon, completing the race with an overall time of 2:56:22 and an average pace of 13:27 min/mile. Notably, her initial mile was her fastest at 12:04 min/mile. Despite a couple of slower miles in the latter half, she managed to regain momentum with a noteworthy 9:42 min/mile in mile 12, a strategic push that helped improve her overall standing. Throughout the race, Janel gained ground within her division (F45-49), improving her division placement from 77th to 70th, an impressive improvement. Her strongest segment came between miles 4 to 6, maintaining an average pace just over 12:30 min/mile, which contributed significantly to her rank advancement. Focusing on maintaining these quicker paces more consistently could further enhance performance in future races. Overall, Janel's efforts at the 2026 Vacation Race in Yosemite were commendable, showcasing her strategic pacing.